FRANKLIN COUNTY, MO – Two elderly drivers were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on Route K in Franklin County this morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision happened at Route K and Elk Run Road at 8:10 a.m., when the driver of a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, 80-year-old Bolivar man William V. Girardier, failed to yield the right of way to an oncoming 2005 Buick Lesabre.
The front of the Buick then collided with the front of the Chevrolet, causing both vehicles to run partially off the roadway.
Girardier and the driver of the Buick, 79-year-old Sullivan man Everett J. White, were taken to Mercy St. Louis with severe injuries.
Both men were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.
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 against dangerous driving habits 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.
