NEW MADRID COUNTY, MO – Two people sustained serious injuries in a rear-end collision on northbound I-55 on Tuesday afternoon.
Police report Andrew Y. Collins was traveling north on I-55 in a 2013 Chevrolet Impala when he rear-ended a stationary semi. The accident happened at mile marker 44.6 around 4:28 p.m.
It is unclear why the stationary was stationary, or if it was on the interstate or shoulder.
Collins and a 20-year-female passenger in the Chevrolet were transported to St. Francis Medical Center. Neither were wearing seat belts.
The semi driver, 61-year-old Roland R. Heimann, was wearing a seat belt.
Police report the Chevrolet was totaled and the semi sustained minor 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 rear-end collision, 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 careless 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.
