ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO – One person was injured in a three-vehicle crash on westbound I-70 on Saturday afternoon.
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Jacob A. McClelland, 35, was stopped in traffic congestion in a 2015 Honda Pilot on westbound I-70. Nazir Ahmed, 66, was stopped behind the Honda in a 2015 Toyota Sienna. Casey A. Glesson, 21, was traveling west on I-70 in a 2003 Ford F-250 and became distracted causing him to rear-end the Toyota. The impact pushed the Toyota into the rear of the Honda. MSHP reports the incident happened west of US-61 around 12:56 p.m.
Ahmed was transported to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis for moderate injuries.
All drivers were wearing seat belts.
The Toyota was totaled, the Honda sustained moderate damages, and the Ford sustained minor 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 distracted 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.
