SULLIVAN, MO – A 27-year-old driver of a 2007 Ford 500 traveled into oncoming traffic on Highway H north of Evergreen Drive and struck a 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer on Monday afternoon.
The Ford was traveling northbound on Highway H when it drove into the Trailblazer’s path and the vehicles collided head-on, according to police reports.
Both drivers were transported to Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. The Ford driver, identified as Marissa Tarpley, sustained moderate injuries. and the Trailblazer driver, identified as 62-year-old Deborah Hayes, sustained minor injuries.
It is unclear what caused Tarpley to drive on the wrong side of Highway H.
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 wrong-way 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 wrong-way 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.
