ST. LOUIS, MO – A 52-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse on southbound I-55 on Thursday afternoon.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Dennis B. Garrett, 52, was traveling southbound on I-55 and lost control of his 2004 Ford F250 at the Meramac River Bridge around 4:35 p.m. He skidded across the interstate and struck the left side of the Chevrolet.
Garrett, of De Soto, sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported to Mercy Hospital South. He was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.
Kelly A. Keil, 38, the driver of the Chevrolet, was not injured. She was wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
The Chevrolet sustained moderate damages and the Ford 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 an interstate 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 for safer 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.
