MINERAL POINT, MO (WASHINGTON COUNTY) – Two people were injured, one of them seriously, after being ejected from an ATV in Washington County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened in Mineral Point at the meeting of Pond Creek Road and 6th Street at 2:49 p.m. when the front right tire of a 1987 Yamaha ATV fell off while the vehicle was in motion. The ATV then drove off the side of the road and collided with a bridge.
Driver Ryan L. Schumacher, 25, and 24-year-old passenger Dakota C. Dement, both of Bonne Terre, were ejected from the ATV during the crash. Neither of the two was wearing a safety device when the accident occurred according to the report.
The two victims were taken to Washington County Memorial Hospital for treatment of serious injuries for Dement, and moderate wounds for Schumacher.
The ATV was completely destroyed in the collision.
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 an accident involving an ATV, 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 better ATV safety regulations 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 ATV accident attorneys.
