FESTUS, MO – A 38-year-old Arnold woman was injured in a three-vehicle crash on southbound US-61 on Tuesday afternoon.
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Rebecca S. Kelly was stopped in a 2006 Dodge Caravan on southbound US-61 to make a left turn. Meghan M. Cheshire, 35, was traveling south on US-61 in a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse and rear-ended the Dodge. The impact caused the Chevrolet to spin into the northbound lanes into the path of a 2004 Ford F-350. MSHP reports the Dodge then hit the Ford, driven by 19-year-old Luke A. Goodwin. The crash happened south of River Cement Road around 3:11 p.m.
Kelly was transported to Mercy Hospital Jefferson for minor injuries.
All three drivers were wearing seat belts.
Both the Ford and the Dodge were 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 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 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.
