Hit-and-run driver causes 66-year-old woman to crash on I-70

O’FALLON, MO – A hit-and-run driver caused a 66-year-old O’Fallon driver to crash on eastbound I-70 on Wednesday morning.

Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Janine M. Grason was traveling east on I-70 in a 2014 Subaru Forester when an unknown vehicle forced her off the interstate. The Subaru traveled off the right side of the interstate and overturned east of Highway 79 around 7:12 a.m.

Grason was transported to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis for moderate injuries. She was wearing a seat belt.

The Subaru 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 hit-and-run driver 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 reckless 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.