ST. MARY, MO – Three people were injured in a head-on collision between a 2005 Ford Freestar and 2009 Hyundai Sonata on Highway 61 on Saturday afternoon.
Police report Charlotte Berry, 58, lost control of her Ford due to heavy rain and wet road conditions on northbound Highway 61 around 3:55 p.m. Her Ford traveled into oncoming traffic and struck the Hyundai, driven by 47-year-old Angela Sanders.
Berry and Sanders were both transported to Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital for moderate injuries. A passenger in the Hyundai, 27-year-old Raychel Taylor, was also transported to the same hospital for minor injuries.
The Hyundai was totaled and the Ford sustained extensive 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 head-on 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 a change to dangerous roads 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.
