LINCOLN COUNTY, MO – Two people were injured in a collision at the intersection of US-61 and Highway B on Wednesday afternoon.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Dennis C. Feilner, 84, was traveling west on Highway B in a 2012 Chevrolet Impala. Jeremy L. Baker, 30, was traveling north on US-61 in a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. Feilner failed to yield to Baker causing the front of the Volkswagen to hit the driver’s side of the Chevrolet around 4:05 p.m.
An 81-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet was airlifted to Mercy Hospital St. Louis for serious injuries. Feilner was transported to Mercy St. Louis for moderate injuries. Both injured people and Baker were wearing seat belts.
The Volkswagen was totaled and the Chevrolet sustained extensive 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 an intersection 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.
