O’FALLON, MO – Two people sustained injuries when a 2020 Kia Sorento rear-ended a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze on westbound I-70 on Sunday evening.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on westbound I-70 east of Bryan Road around 9:45 p.m.
Michael Smartt, 34, struck the back of 54-year-old Andrea Cody’s Chevrolet, which caused the Chevrolet to travel off the right side of the highway.
Smartt sustained moderate injuries, while Cody sustained minor injuries. Both drivers were transported to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake St. Louis.
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 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 distracted 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.
