FENTON, MO – A woman was struck by a pickup truck and killed last Wednesday night as she was crossing the road at Highway 141 and Fielder.
Leader Publications reports that 40-year-old Dittmer woman Cassaundra M. Parker was crossing the highway when she was hit by a southbound Chevrolet Silverado at approximately 11:50 p.m. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
The driver of the Silverado was unharmed. It is unclear at this time whether he will face any criminal charges.
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 pedestrian 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 more crosswalks 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 pedestrian accident attorneys.
