ST. LOUIS, MO – Two people were injured in an accident on southbound I-270 south of I-44 early Sunday morning.
Alex Matukin, 20, was traveling south on I-270 when he lost control of his 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Mercedes traveled off the right side of the interstate and hit a guardrail around 12:40 a.m.
Matukin, of St. Louis, and a passenger in the Mercedes, 21-year-old Lejla Sinanovic, were treated for injuries at Mercy Hospital South. Sinanovic, of St. Louis, sustained moderate injuries and Matukin sustained minor injuries. Both Matukin and Sinanovic were wearing seat belts.
The Mercedes 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 an interstate 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 careless 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.
