ST. LOUIS, MO – A 26-year-old St. Louis semi driver was speeding and caused a three-vehicle crash on eastbound I-70 on Monday afternoon.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Anthony M. Woodland was speeding on eastbound I-70 in a semi. He merged into another lane and rear-ended a 2018 Dodge Durango, driven by 31-year-old Lamarr A. Watson. The impacted pushed the Dodge into another lane where it collided with a 2017 Chevrolet Avalanche, driven by 30-year-old Ashley S. Galmore. Police report the accident happened at Lucas and Hunt Road around 3:45 p.m.
Watson, of St. Louis, was transported to Barnes Jewish Hospital for minor injuries.
All three drivers were wearing seat belts.
The Dodge sustained extensive damages and the semi and Chevrolet 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 a truck 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 fight against reckless 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.
