EARTH CITY, MO – A semi driver failed to observe traffic when switching lanes on westbound I-70 causing a three-vehicle crash on Monday morning.
According to police reports, 61-year-old Robert Aeschlman was traveling westbound on I-70 east of Earth City Expressway (Highway 141) in a 2020 Freightliner when he struck a 2010 Volkswagon around 7:53 a.m. The impact caused the Volkswagon to spin and hit a 2011 Ford Edge, driven by 48-year-old Laura Jerele. Then, the Volkswagon traveled off the left side of I-70 and overturned.
58-year-old Debra Richardson, the Volkswagon driver, sustained minor injuries and was transported to SSM St. Joseph Hospital St. Charles.
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 highway 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 negligent truck 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.
