JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO – Two teenagers were injured when a 2005 Honda Accord hit a tree on Highway FF on Thursday night.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 16-year-old was driving south on Highway FF when she became distracted and traveled off the right side of the highway. The Honda struck a tree near Saint Joseph Hills Road around 10:38 p.m.
The 16-year-old driver from Eureka and a 15-year-old passenger from Eureka were transported to Mercy Hospital St. Louis for minor injuries. Both were wearing a seat belt.
Police report the Honda 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 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 for safer highways 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.
