ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO – Law enforcement officials in St. Charles County are searching for the driver responsible for striking a pedestrian then leaving the scene early Friday morning.
According to an official crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred within the westbound lanes of I-70 at mile marker 211, shortly before 4:00 a.m.
Investigators at the scene believe the driver of an unknown vehicle traveled off the north edge of the roadway, striking a post then a pedestrian before fleeing the scene.
The pedestrian, 29-year-old Cody Wilson, was transported to a local hospital in serious condition.
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 greater protections for pedestrians 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.
