O’FALLON, MO – A 56-year-old Wentzville driver ran a red light at the intersection of Highway N and Sommers Road and crashed into a 2015 BMX X5 on Wednesday morning.
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports John P. Leone was traveling north on Highway N in a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan when he ran the light at Sommers Road. He crashed into the BMW, driven by 44-year-old Heather M. Hampton. The accident happened around 11 a.m.
Leone and Hampton were both transported to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis for minor injuries. Both were wearing seat belts.
The Dodge was totaled and the BMW 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 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 against reckless 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.
