Two-Car Crash in Saint Louis
Last Thursday, several people were injured when two cars collided on Interstate 70 near Kingshighway in Saint Louis. Traffic authorities are saying the weather is to blame. One of the drivers is thought to have slid on ice and collided with the median. For unclear reasons, the driver behind lost control and crashed into the already-damaged car. Multiple people were injured; though, thankfully, there were no critical injuries.
The weather last week was cold and hazy, and this week it has been treacherously icy. A Missouri auto accident like the one above can usually be avoided if drivers follow a few safety tips. According to AAA, it is important to make sure your tires are properly inflated, to keep your gas tank at least half full, and to never use cruise-control on slippery or dangerous roads.
Surprisingly, one of the most dangerous things to do on Missouri highways, or anywhere else, is to drive while fatigued. Being extremely tired behind the wheel of a car can be as dangerous as driving drunk. You are less aware of your surroundings and your reflexes are slower. Though this situation is dangerous any time of the year, winter driving conditions exacerbate the already dire situation.
If another driver’s fatigue has caused you or a loved one to endure an injury in an auto accident, you have certain legal rights. The experienced St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Page Law can help you understand your rights after an accident and will fight to protect your rights in court, as well as seeking the compensation you need to move on after a tragedy. Please don’t hesitate to call Page Law at 314-322-8515 for a free case evaluation.
