HILLSBORO, MO – One teenager died and two other teenagers were injured in a crash on southbound Highway B (Hillsboro Road) on Saturday afternoon.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 1999 Ford Ranger lost control in a curve on Highway B and struck a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 around 4:50 p.m.
The 16-year-old driver of the Ford sustained serious injuries. A 14-year-old passenger in the Ford was pronounced dead at the crash scene and a 15-year-old passenger in the same vehicle sustained moderate injuries. Both teenagers who sustained injuries were transported to local hospitals.
Police report the Ford was totaled and the Dodge 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 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 prevent unnecessary deaths 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.
