ST. ROBERT, MO – A 16-year-old driver was seriously injured after crashing on eastbound I-44 just after midnight on Thursday morning.
A 16-year-old Marionville male was traveling east on I-44 in a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Chevrolet traveled off the left side of the road and hit a concrete barrier. This impact caused the Chevrolet to travel back across the interstate, hit a rock embankment, and come to a rest on the right shoulder. The accident happened at mile marker 159 around 12:15 a.m.
MSHP reports the teenager was Mercy Hospital Springfield. He was not wearing a seat belt.
The Chevrolet was totaled.
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 an interstate 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.
