ST. LOUIS, MO – A Hillsboro man received minor injuries in a hit-and-run crash in west St. Louis early this morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The accident happened on I-270 near I-64 just after midnight, when the front of a black car struck the rear of a 2016 Toyota RAV4, driven by 67-year-old Ralph W. Riles.
The driver of the black car then fled the scene after causing moderate damage to the Toyota.
Riles received minor injuries and was treated by emergency officials at the scene of the crash. He refused transport to the hospital, according to the report, and was wearing his seatbelt when the crash occurred.
No leads on the identity of the driver were given in the report.
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 crash, 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 irresponsible hit-and-run 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.
