MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO – A truck driver was injured yesterday afternoon when he became distracted and collided with an SUV stopped in traffic, which caused his semi to run off the roadway and overturn.
State troopers say the crash happened on northbound I-270 just past Dorsett Road at about 4:40 p.m. on December 2. McKenzey Steele was not paying sufficient attention to the roadway, and failed to notice that the Honda H-RV ahead of him had stopped for traffic. Steele attempted to swerve away from the Honda but was unable to do so in time, clipping it on the back passenger side. Steele’s Freightliner then ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned.
Emergency responders took him to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries.
No one in the other vehicle appears to have been injured.
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 truck 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 stricter truck safety measures 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 truck accident attorneys.
