ORCHARD FARM, MO (ST. CHARLES COUNTY) – A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an inattentive-driving collision in St. Charles County last night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on Route V, north of Blase Station Road, at 9:25 p.m., as 30-year-old St. Charles man Brian A. Scott was operating a Honda XTR motorcycle. He failed to notice traffic in front of a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan ahead of him and collided with the rear of the minivan.
Scott, who was reportedly not wearing his helmet at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:35 p.m.
The driver of the minivan, 65-year-old St. Louis man Michael T. Hamilton, was not injured 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 motorcycle 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 for safer driving habits 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 motorcycle accident attorneys.
