JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO – Investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are looking into the cause of a T-bone collision that sent one woman to the hospital in serious condition Friday morning.
According to the official accident report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Route A near Business Route 21 shortly before 8:00 a.m.
Police say the driver of a 2016 Kia Optima made an abrupt left turn and was struck on the driver’s side door by a 2011 Oshkosh Conventional Truck.
The driver of the Kia, 58-year-old Sherry Koening was airlifted to Mercy Hospital South to be treated for serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the truck was unharmed.
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 T-bone 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 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.
