BARNHART, MO (JEFFERSON COUNTY) – An elderly woman was injured after her vehicle was struck by a driver who ran a red light in Jefferson County on Friday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Highway M and Catlin Road at 11 a.m., when 36-year-old Shaun G. Cox, of Barnhart, ran a red light.
Cox, operating a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, collided with the left side of a 2019 Subaru Outback being driven by 71-year-od Barnhart woman Linda L. Schrepel.
Schrepel was taken to the hospital for the treatment of minor injuries. She was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Cox, who was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt, was not reported as hurt.
Both vehicles sustained extensive damage as a result of the accident.
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 car accident, 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 driving 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.
