Rear-ended vehicle on I-44 and Elm

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO – According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a woman was injured after her car was rear-ended while entering westbound Interstate 44.

Officials report the accident occurred at 10:22 a.m. Wednesday. Rachel Bear, 24, was driving a 2012 Toyota Rav 4 westbound on I-44 when she hit the back of a 2019 Toyota 4 Runner entering from Elm Avenue. 

The driver of the 4 Runner, 59-year-old Donna Williams, was taken to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

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 rear-ending 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 stifle collisions from drivers failing to pay attention 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.