ST. GENEVIEVE CO., MO – A man was seriously injured this morning when the SUV he was driving ran off the roadway, entered an embankment, and rolled over, according to a report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Tyler Beck was traveling north on Highway Y when he lost control of his 2001 Ford Explorer near the intersection with Lawrenceton Cutoff Road. The Explorer crossed the center line, ran off the left side of the roadway, and traveled into an embankment, at which point it rolled over and came to a rest on its wheels.
An MSHP trooper arrived at the accident scene at 7:25 a.m. Beck was airlifted to Mercy Hospital St. Louis with serious injuries. His current condition is not known.
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 rollover 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 better vehicle design 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.
