DE SOTO, MO (JEFFERSON COUNTY) – Three people were injured today in a head-on collision in Jefferson County, according to a crash report published by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The accident happened at 12:15 p.m. on Route E, near McGehan Road, when a 1992 Chevrolet 1500 crossed over the center of the roadway and into oncoming traffic. The Chevrolet, driven by 62-year-old De Soto man Joseph F. Frank, then struck a 2009 Honda Civic head-on.
The two occupants of the Honda, 48-year-old passenger Amy B. Canada and 20-year-old driver Hunter R. Canada, both also of De Soto, were injured in the collision. Amy Canada was airlifted with severe injuries to Mercy hospital, while Hunter Canada was taken with moderate injuries to the hospital by ground ambulance. They were both wearing a seatbelt when the accident happened.
Frank was airlifted to Mercy Hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. He was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.
Both vehicles were totaled in the crash.
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 for a change to the dangerous intersection 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.
