ST. LOUIS, MO – A woman was killed, and an 18-year-old was critically hurt after their vehicle crashed in the Greater Ville area while they were fleeing a shooting early this morning.
According to KMOV, the accident happened on Natural Bridge Avenue, near E Prairie Avenue, at about 1:30 .a.m., as the 18-year-old driver of a BMW 328i lost control of the vehicle while traveling at a high rate of speed.
The driver, who had multiple gunshot wounds, crashed into a concrete barrier, and then the vehicle caught on fire.
The driver’s brother reportedly took him to the hospital for the treatment of critical injuries.
A female passenger was discovered dead at the scene with severe burn injuries.
The identities of the victims were not immediately released.
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 safer roadways 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.
