EUREKA, MO – A 58-year-old Eureka woman was injured in a rear-end collision on westbound State Route W on Tuesday afternoon.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Karen A. Fritz was traveling west on State Route W in a 2018 Subaru Outback when she slowed for traffic ahead. Searn M. Finnigan, 53, was traveling west in a 1999 Ford F-150 and failed to slow in time. He rear-ended the Subaru east of Mirasol Manor Way around 3:25 p.m.
Fritz was transported to SSM Health St. Clare Hospital for minor injuries.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts.
The Ford sustained extensive damages and the Subaru sustained moderate 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 rear-end 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 fight against careless 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.
