JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO – A 36-year-old man was seriously injured in a rear-end collision on northbound I-55 late Saturday night.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Derick M. Asher was traveling north on I-55 in a 2006 Dodge Caravan. He became distracted and rear-ended a 2009 Ford F-150. MSHP reports the crash happened north of Highway 141 around 11:32 p.m.
Asher was transported to Mercy Hospital South. He was not wearing a seat belt.
Charles T. Hengl, the Ford driver, was not injured and was not wearing a seat belt either.
Both vehicles were totaled.
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.
