PIKE COUNTY, MO – Two teenagers were injured in a crash at the intersection of Highway D and Highway WW on Friday afternoon.
Police report a 16-year-old Eolia resident was driving west on Highway WW in a 2007 Honda Acura TSX when she failed to yield to a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu that was turning onto Highway D. Police report the accident happened around 3:55 p.m.
The 16-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger in the Honda were transported to Pike County Memorial Hospital for minor injuries.
Thomas B. Ward, the Malibu’s 38-year-old driver, was unhurt.
All three people involved were wearing seat belts.
The Honda sustained extensive damages and the Chevrolet sustained moderate 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 negligent 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.
