CADET, MO – Two De Soto people were injured in a rear-end collision on northbound Highway 21 on Tuesday night.
Gordon L. Thornton, 69, was traveling north on Highway 21 in a 1999 Ford F-350 when he came to a stop to make a left turn onto a private drive, police report. Steven J. Richards, 50, was also traveling north on Highway 21 in a 2006 Ford F-150 when he failed to stop and rear-ended the F-350. The accident happened at 19076 Highway 21 around 6:40 p.m.
Richards sustained moderate injuries and a passenger in his F-150, 46-year-old Lucinda G. Richards, sustained minor injuries. They were both transported to Mercy Hospital South. Neither injured person was wearing a seat belt.
Thornton, of DeSoto, was wearing a seat belt.
The F-150 was totaled and the F-350 sustained moderate 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 rear-end collision, 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 careless 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.
