LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO – A 49-year-old Kirksville woman was injured in an accident on westbound I-64 on Sunday night.
Police report Randal K. La Motte, 62, was traveling west on I-64 in a 2003 Ford Explorer when he failed to notice a 2018 Toyota Tundra. The front of the Ford hit the towed unit of the Toyota, driven by 46-year-old Richard D. Ginther. Police report the accident happened just east of Lake St. Louis Boulevard around 7:10 p.m. The Toyota traveled off the right side of the road and hit a guardrail.
A passenger in the Toyota, Chassedy Wilson, was transported to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis for minor injuries.
Wilson, La Motte, and Ginther were all wearing seat belts.
The Toyota sustained extensive damages and the Ford 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 an interstate 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.
