ST. LOUIS, MO – A driver unexpectedly braked causing a chain-reaction, rear-end crash involving three other vehicles on I-270, then fled the crash scene on Friday afternoon.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the four-vehicle crash occurred when an unknown vehicle unexpectedly braked on southbound I-270 just north of I-55 around 4:54 p.m. The driver of the unknown vehicle fled the crash scene.
The sudden stopped caused a 2014 Kia Soul, driven by 23-year-old Abigail M. Moss, to rear-end the unknown vehicle. A 2013 Nissan Altima, driven by 39-year-old Rebecca M. Jackson, rear-ended the Kia. Finally, a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, driven by 36-year-old Ashley J. Lewis, rear-ended the Nissan.
Jackson was transported to Mercy Hospital South for moderate injuries. She was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The other two drivers, Moss and Lewis, were wearing seat belts.
The Kia sustained moderate damages and the Chrysler minor damages. Jackson’s Nissan was totaled.
It is unclear why the driver who fled the crash scene suddenly stopped on the interstate.
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 hit-and-run 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 hold reckless drivers who flee crash scenes accountable 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.
