BEAUFORT, MO – Two people were injured in an accident on westbound US-50 east of Greenstreet Road on Wednesday night.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Christopher R. Helling, 26, was traveling east in 2009 Dodge Charger when he traveled onto coming traffic. His Dodge hit a westbound 2014 Ford E-450 passenger bus, driven by 61-year-old Tamara L. Godefroid.
The bus rotated and overturned. Whereas, the Dodge traveled off the south side of the road and ended up in a ditch.
Helling, of Owensville, sustained serious injuries and was not wearing a seat belt. Godefroid, of St. Clair, sustained minor injuries and was wearing a seat belt. Both injured people were transported to Mercy Hospital Washington.
The Dodge was totaled and the bus 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 a multiple-injury 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 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.
