IMPERIAL, MO – A 48-year-old woman was injured in a three-vehicle crash on Imperial Main Street on Wednesday afternoon.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2007 Chevrolet Impala and a 2005 Hyundai Elantra were stopped in traffic on eastbound Imperial Main Street. Joseph A. Lee, 72, was traveling east on Imperial Main Street in a 2002 Ford Ranger and rear-ended the Hyundai. The impact pushed the Hyundai into the Chevrolet. Police report the accident happened west of Old State Road around 4:16 p.m.
An occupant in the Chevrolet, 48-year-old Lawanda P. Parker, was transported to Mercy Hospital South for minor injuries.
All three drivers and the injured passenger were wearing seat belts.
Both the Hyundai and the Chevrolet sustained minor damages. The Ford was not 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 a multiple-vehicle crash, 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.
