St. Louis Car Accident Lawyer: Dozens of Vehicles Involved in a Huge Pile Up
Unexpected freezing rain this morning led to an unusually high number of car accidents in St. Louis. By the time the temperature rose above freezing, an astonishing 60 accidents had been reported in the Metro area. The most devastating one took place on I-64 between Vandeventer and Kingshighway.
Police said that 26 vehicles were involved in that single wreck, some of which were actually rescue vehicles dispatched to help. The pile-up began just after 6:00 a.m. when a tractor trailer slid on the black ice coating the slope of highway near the Kingshighway ramp. After that, dozens of vehicles (cars, trucks, and even fire truck and ambulances) slid into the wreck. Eventually, the entire highway was blocked by wreckage. Cars continued to lose control and slide on the ice for several minutes.
Sadly, 21 people went to the hospital for treatment of the injuries they suffered in the crash. Only one person was critically injured, and St. Louis commuters had opportunity to show a great deal of character this morning. Several of the able-bodied victims of the crash were seen dragging the immobilized injured from the road to safety as more and more vehicles lost control and slid into the pile up. It was a heroic measure that helped to avoid a major tragedy.
The weather forecast is predicting more freezing rain this week, so keep this in mind:
What to do When Your Car Slides on Ice
- Take your foot off the accelerator.
- Steer slowly in the direction the car is drifting (i.e. if the rear of the car is fish-tailing to the right, slowly steer your wheel to the right).
- Do not over-correct. React slowly, and never jerk the wheel.
Most accidents on ice can be avoided if you can regain control of the car. Always remember to exercise extra caution on bridges, overpasses, and ramps over the winter, as these spots tend to accumulate black ice.
If you have recently been injured a car crash, the experienced car accident attorneys at Page Law can help. Injuries from car crashes like the I-64 pile-up this morning can sometimes have long-term effects. When you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence behind the wheel, you deserve a settlement that reflects all your pain and suffering. Contact a talented personal injuries lawyer at Page Law today for a free consultation with no obligation. Call 1-800-CAR-CRASH to speak to a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
