Two Sullivan people injured in single-vehicle accident on I-44

SULLIVAN, MO – Two Sullivan people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on eastbound I-44 early Saturday morning.

According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Cierra K. Castilleja, 21, was traveling east on I-44 in a 2006 Pontiac G6 when the vehicle traveled off the left side of the road. She over-corrected causing the Pontiac to overturn and hit a cable median barrier at mile marker 226 around 4:30 a.m.

Castilleja and a passenger, 21-year-old Zoie M. Cowhick, were transported to Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital for minor injuries. Both were wearing seat belts.

The Pontiac was totaled.

Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

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 single-vehicle crash, 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 for safer interstates 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.