Two Killed in St. Louis Car Crash Following Run from Police
Two passengers died as a result of a fiery crash on Goodfellow Boulevard on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, according to stltoday.com. The report stated that the car in which the two victims were riding attempted to run a red light to avoid being stopped by police. The vehicle sped through the red light over a hill, apparently becoming airborne for a considerable distance before careening into a tree and catching fire.
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According to police, one of the fatal victims, who was pregnant, was trapped in the car after it caught fire and rescue crews were unable to pull her from the wreckage in time to save her life. The other passenger was taken to a nearby hospital but did not survive. The driver was also taken to a nearby hospital and is said to have sustained serious injuries.
Authorities currently do not know why the driver attempted to flee when police tried to pull the car over. Regardless of why it happened, Missouri car accidents of this kind have the tendency to endanger other motorists. Given the description of events available in the report, apart from potential criminal sanctions, the driver could also be liable for negligence or even recklessness.
Fortunately, the driver’s actions did not involve any other motorists. Often, though, accidents like this do injure other motorists. In the aftermath of serious accidents like this, it is important to enforce your legal rights and get the result you deserve. If you are in this position, call Page Law at 314-322-8515 to talk to our St. Louis car crash attorneys for free.
