Missouri Car Accident Kills 3 People
A St. Louis man driving the wrong way on I-255 caused a head-on accident that killed three people, including a 9-year-old boy. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the driver was obviously drunk and had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit. The driver has been charged with 14 criminal offenses, including reckless homicide, aggravated driving under the influence (dui) of alcohol and aggravated driving under the influence causing great bodily harm.
Drunk driving charges have been filed according to a report on this Missouri drunk driving accident.
According to authorities, the driver in this case has an extensive record for driving under the influence and had previously served five years in jail for drunk driving. When this accident occurred, he was still serving court supervision and was driving with a revoked license.
The auto accident in Missouri allegedly occurred when the man drove southbound on I-255 and lost control of his vehicle, slamming into a Chevrolet head-on. There were four individuals in the Chevrolet- three died and one 11-year-old girl remains at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital for medical treatment. The young girl’s mother and brother were both killed in the collision.
All four individuals in the Chevrolet were unconscious after the crash, although the drunk driver was conscious and speaking. The driver did sustain minor injuries in the accident and was transported to the hospital. The accident is still being investigated for additional details.
This car crash shows the devastating impact that one person’s negligent actions can have on several innocent lives. If you or a loved one is injured in a car accident, call the top St. Louis car accident lawyers at Page Cagle for a free consultation. They can be reached at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You can also email John Page at john@pagecagle.com for more information.
