ST. LOUIS, MO – A 34-year-old Oklahoma driver caused a chain-reaction rear-end collision on eastbound I-44 on Thursday afternoon.
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer and a 1996 GMC Sierra were slowing down for traffic on eastbound I-44 west of I-270. Amy M. Porter rear-ended the Mitsubishi in a 2013 Toyota Highlander. This impact pushed the Mitsubishi into the rear of the GMC around 3:51 p.m.
The Mitsubishi driver, 19-year-old Richard A. Jones, was transported to Mercy Hospital South for minor injuries.
All drivers were wearing seat belts.
The Mitsubishi sustained moderate damages and both the GMC and Toyota sustained minor 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 a rear-end 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 against distracted drivers 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.
