Big rig catches fire in fatal accident
Emergency crews responded to a Jefferson County accident that left a 56-year-old man dead and a 57-year-old man injured, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The June 19 incident reportedly occurred on northbound Interstate 55 and involved two trucks. One of the trucks caught fire due to the crash. Emergency responders took the 57-year-old […]
Read MoreHead-on collision claims life of 2
To most people the notion of driving the wrong way down a road is ridiculous. Despite this, drivers do direct their motor vehicles on the roads heading in the wrong direction, all too frequently. While in some cases vehicles may be able to successfully navigate such a mistake, in other cases it can lead to […]
Read MoreReckless driving may be cause of Missouri man’s death
Negligence while driving can result in a number of outcomes. One potential outcome is that an auto accident is caused and someone is seriously hurt or even killed. Reckless driving is the result of a large amount of deaths each year across the nation, including in Missouri. One recent accident may have been the result […]
Read MoreSafety tips for teen drivers in Missouri
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in Missouri and in the United States, and teenagers face many risks behind the wheel. In 2012, 64 teen drivers were killed in car accidents in Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Car accidents pose serious risks for teens so it is important […]
Read MoreOlder drivers can take steps to stay safe on roads
While it is possible that anyone who is driving a car could be involved in a motor vehicle accident, there are certain demographics for which that risk is higher. One of those groups is older drivers. The reason behind this is a decrease in physical and cognitive abilities that occurs to all in varying degrees […]
Read MoreWeather conditions may have contributed to chain-reaction crash
There are many factors that could potentially play a role in a motor vehicle accident occurring in St. Louis. In most cases it is a combination of things that is to blame. These factors include the speed the vehicles are travelling at, distracted behaviors drivers may be engaging in and the condition of the road […]
Read MoreWoman files personal injury lawsuit after car accident
Car accidents occur throughout the St. Louis area every day. The extent of the damage inflicted in each crash as well as the way they unfold varies widely depending on the circumstances surrounding each incident. Regardless of whether the incident is a head-on collision or another vehicle is rear-ended, serious injuries could be the end […]
Read MoreFatal car accident occurs in St. Louis
Wrong-way driving is a very harmful and dangerous type of conduct. Such conduct can sometimes result in auto accidents occurring. Car accidents can sometimes have deadly results. Thus, one hopes that all motor vehicle drivers take all reasonable steps to avoid wrong-way driving when out on the roads. This includes being attentive and not engaging […]
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