FESTUS, MO – Two De Soto children were injured in an accident on northbound US-67 at Montauk Drive on Sunday night.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, 32-year-old Zachary A. Stevenson was traveling south on US-67 in a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan when he attempted to turn left onto Montauk Drive. Ricky W. Hudgens, 47, was speeding on northbound US-67 in a 1998 Buick Regal. The Buick hit the rear of the Dodge around 8:26 p.m.
Two children, ages 4 and 7, in the Dodge were transported to Mercy Hospital Jefferson for minor injuries. Neither the children nor either driver were wearing seat belts.
The Dodge was totaled and the Buick 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 car 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 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.
