MOSCOW MILLS, MO (LINCOLN COUNTY) – Two people were seriously injured after a driver reportedly ran a red light on Route U in Lincoln County last night, according to information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on Rt. U on the entrance ramp from northbound Highway 61 at 8:10 p.m., after the driver of a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, 32-year-old Wright City resident Michael V. Axton, failed to stop for a red light. Axton then crashed into the driver’s side of a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado that was making a left turn.
Axton and the other driver, 22-year-old Troy resident Nicholas A. Rotunda, both suffered serious injuries in the accident. They were taken to separate hospitals for treatment.
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 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 the rights of people who have been hurt by distracted or reckless 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 car accident attorneys.
