HAYTI, MO – A two-year-old and two adults were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Missouri 84 on Wednesday morning.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2009 Nissan Armada, driven by 24-year-old Marquis Wiggins, was traveling eastbound on Missouri 84 when it struck the rear of a 2014 Kia Optima, driven by 36-year-old Alex Patterson. The impact caused the Armada to travel into oncoming traffic and collide with a commercial truck, driven by 26-year-old Jeffrey Burns.
A two-year old occupant of the Optima and Patterson were transported to Pemiscot Memorial Hospital for minor injuries. Wiggins sustained serious injuries and was transported to West Tennessee Health Care.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
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 multiple-vehicle 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 reckless 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.
