PARK HILLS, MO – A 52-year-old driver failed to slow down and rear-ended a 2017 Ford Focus on Missouri 32 east of Pine Ridge Trail on Saturday night.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Daniel Cooper was driving a 2005 Chevrolet 1500 when he struck a Focus that was stopped due to traffic. The driver of the Focus was identified as 72-year-old Ronald Leach.
A passenger in the Focus, 70-year-old Colleen Leach, was transported to Parkland Health Center South for minor injuries.
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 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 against distracted 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.
