Teen Driver Dies after Trying to Pass On a Curve
An 18-year-old driver who tried to pass on a curve died in a head-on crash January 10, 2010 - and three people in the car that he hit were seriously hurt. The Union youth was fatally injured in the crash on Highway 50 at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The crash site is about a mile west of Route EE in Franklin County. The Missouri Highway Patrol said the victim was driving west on Highway 50 when he crossed the center line to pass another vehicle on a curve. He then hit an oncoming car head-on.
Three people in the oncoming car were seriously hurt. The passengers were not wearing seatbelts and were airlifted to nearby hospitals. The driver who caused the accident had not been wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, one person dies every nine hours in a car accident in Missouri. The best way to avoid serious injury is to buckle up. Violators may be subject to a fine and court costs for not properly using seat belts.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Missouri, you can turn to the experienced St. Louis car collision attorneys at Page Law. Our Missouri Personal Injury Law Firm has helped guide many injured victims in obtaining compensation for their injuries. Such recompense can help injured victims receive the medical treatment they need so that they do not have to suffer financially. To find out more about how Page Law can help you in your car accident injury case, contact our firm today by calling 866-620-5757 for a free consultation.
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