HIGH RIDGE, MO – A 34-year-old driver fell asleep behind the wheel and struck a semi truck on eastbound I-44 in the early morning hours on Thursday.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on I-44 at the Antire Road exit (269) at around 1:20 a.m.
John M. Busch, 34, was driving eastbound on I-44 in a 2002 Chevrolet Impala when he fell asleep and hit the rear of a semi truck, driven by 67-year-old Laverne R. Wortz.
Busch was transported to Mercy Hospital St. Louis with moderate injuries. He was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.
The Chevrolet was totaled in the crash. The semi was not seriously damaged.
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 against reckless 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.
