ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MO – An Illinois man was killed as the result of an accident involving a tractor-trailer on I-64 Wednesday night.
According to STL Today, the accident occurred on I-64 near the 13.5 mile marker shortly before midnight. Investigators at the scene believe the driver of a 2017 Lexus collided with the truck in the eastbound lanes of the interstate.
The driver of the Lexus, 36-year-old Ryan D. Marler was killed as a result of the crash. The driver of the semi did not sustain any injuries.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is likely underway.
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 trucking 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 a change to the dangerous intersection 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.
