FRANKLIN COUNTY, MO – A 70-year-old woman was injured in a head-on collision on Maupin Road on Tuesday afternoon.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Susan A. Crowder, 70, failed to yield to a 2008 Mini Cooper on Maupin Road north of Diamond School Road. Her 2011 Cadillac CTS struck the Cooper head-on around noon.
Crowder was transported to Mercy Hospital Washington for minor injuries. The driver of the Cooper, a 17-year-old female, was not injured in the wreck.
Both drivers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.
The Cooper sustained extensive damages and the Cadillac sustained moderate damages.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
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 head-on 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.
