UNION, MO – A 71-year-old Washington woman was injured in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 47 and Clearview Road on Monday morning.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, 42-year-old Robert V. Prince was traveling north on State Highway 47 in a 2012 Dodge RAM 3500. He failed to stop in time for a changing traffic light and t-boned a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country traveling west on Clearview Road. The impact pushed the Chrysler off the road.
Police report the Dodge continued moving on the road and struck a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt that was coming to a stop on southbound State Highway 47 for the light. The accident happened around 10:45 a.m.
Susan C. Reed, the driver of the Chrysler, was transported to Mercy Hospital Washington for moderate injuries. She was wearing a seat belt.
Steven D. Menke, the driver of the Chevrolet, was not injured and was wearing a seat belt.
Prince was not wearing a seat belt.
Both the Dodge and the Chrysler were both totaled. The Chevrolet sustained extensive 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 intersection 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 careless 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.
