FESTUS, MO – Two people were injured in a crash on northbound Highway 67 at S. Buck Creek Road on Christmas night.
According to local reporting, the two injuries include 80-year-old Austin D. Robertson, of St. Louis, and a 17-year-old from Hazelwood.
Robertson was traveling in a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu when he allegedly failed to yield from S. Buck Creek Road onto northbound Highway 67. He struck a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze driven by 51-year-old John D. Ruth, of St. Ann, around 6:09 p.m.
Robertson was transported to Mercy Hospital South for serious injuries. The 17-year-old was also transported to Mercy Hospital South for moderate injuries.
Police report everyone involved in the crash was wearing a seat belt.
Both vehicles were 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 highway 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 reckless 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.
