UNION, MO – A 27-year-old male driver sustained moderate injuries when he crashed his 2007 Ford Freestyle into a tree on Friday afternoon.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, John Skaggs traveled off the right side of westbound I-44, down an embankment, and struck a tree around 3:40 p.m.
He was transported to Mercy Hospital St. Louis. It is unclear what caused him to travel off the interstate. The Ford sustained extensive damages.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in an interstate collision, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for a change to dangerous interstates or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis car accident attorneys.
