ST. LOUIS, MO – A 2016 Hyundai Sonata was struck by a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu when it was improperly stopped on eastbound I-70 to assist a stranded motorist on Thursday night.
Joseph John, 22, was improperly stopped in a right-hand lane of eastbound I-70 west of Jennings Station Road when a Malibu, driven by 36-year-old Malachi Duncan, rear-ended his vehicle, according to police reports.
Duncan sustained moderate injuries and was transported to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. Both vehicles sustained extensive 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 highway 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 safer highways 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.
