ST. FRANCOIS, MO – Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 47 on Thursday afternoon.
Police report Courtnee L. Givens, 21, was speeding on eastbound Highway 47 and failed to yield to an emergency vehicle. Her 2013 Hyundai Elantra traveled off the north side of the road and hit several trees. The crash occurred around 12:05 p.m.
Givens, of Pevely, and a passenger in the vehicle, 23-year-old Trenton M. Allen, were airlifted to Mercy Hospital St. Louis for serious injuries.
Allen was wearing a seat belt, but Givens was not wearing a seat belt.
The Hyundai was totaled.
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 accident, 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 negligent drivers who speed 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.
