ST. PETERS, MO – Five lanes of westbound I-70 were closed and traffic was severely delayed due to a crash on Thursday afternoon.
The crash occurred around westbound I-70 after Missouri 370 around 3:17 p.m., according to 5 On Your Side’s traffic map. Delays of up to 13 minutes and increasing were reported. Traffic was slowed down from between Exit 227 (Veterans Memorial Parkway) and Exits 222,222A (Mid Rivers Mall Drive). Average driving speed was reported at ten miles per hour.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. It is unclear what caused the crash.
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 for safer interstates 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.
