ST. LOUIS, MO – At least two crashes were reported on eastbound I-64 and caused traffic delays of over 30 minutes on Tuesday morning.
According to KSDK, a crash was reported on the southbound I-170 exit ramp to eastbound I-64 around 8:26 a.m. It caused delays and traffic congestion on both I-64 and I-170. Motorists should expect delays of six minutes on I-170 Southbound between the Delmar Blvd exit (2) and the Brentwood Boulevard exit (1D). They report the current average speed is ten m.p.h. on I-170. On eastbound I-64, motorist should expect delays of at least 28 minutes between the Forty Drive exit (27) and the I-170 exits (1A & 1B). The area is expected to be cleared by 9:49 a.m.
Soon after that crash, another crash was reported on eastbound I-64 that blocked the stretch of interstate between the Big Bend Boulevard and McCausland exits. This crash was reported around 8 a.m. It is causing delays of approximately 33 minutes. The average speed of traffic is ten m.p.h.
It is unclear if anyone was injured in either crash.
Investigations into the cause of both crashes is ongoing.
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 for safer interstates 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.
