O’FALLON, MO – A teenage boy from Wentzville was injured Tuesday morning in a car accident on Interstate 70 in O’Fallon.
According to a crash report published by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened just after 8 a.m. on I-70, near Bryan Road.
A 2012 Toyota Highlander, driven by 82-year-old Joseph A. Beras, of O’Fallon, pulled out in front of a 2014 Dodge Charger, causing the Dodge to hit the Toyota from behind.
The 17-year-old driver of the Dodge was sent to the hospital with minor injuries. Beras is not reported as injured.
Both drivers were wearing a seat belt when the crash happened.
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 car 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 a change to the dangerous intersection 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.
