Man seriously injured in single-car crash on Hwy A near Truxton

TRUXTON, MO — A 27-year-old man suffered serious injuries Wednesday night after a single-vehicle accident along Highway A near Truxton, according to a crash report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Trooper J. L. Hughes said the accident occurred in an area of the highway north of German Church Road around 9:00 p.m.

The young man was traveling northbound along Highway A in a 2003 Honda VTX when he swerved the car to miss a deer. The Honda overturned and ejected the driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt.

The man was taken by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis. His condition has not been disclosed.

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 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 dangerous highway conditions 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.