JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO – According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, one person was struck by a vehicle and injured while walking westbound on Missouri 30.
A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane of Missouri 30 at Local Hillsboro Road at 2:19 a.m. Thursday when he stepped in front of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. The driver of the Silverado was unable to avoid the pedestrian, striking him with the left side of the vehicle before running off the right side of the roadway.
The pedestrian received moderate injuries in the collision, and was transported to Mercy Hospital South.
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 pedestrian 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 avoid pedestrians and ensure driver and pedestrian safety 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.
