Vehicle strikes, kills man in Missouri neighborhood
A 56-year-old man died in an apparent hit-and-run pedestrian accident in St. Louis, authorities reported. Police commenced an investigation into the July 16 incident, which reportedly occurred near an Enright Avenue residence. Reportedly, the vehicle involved in the pedestrian accident was traveling at a high rate of speed before losing control and striking the 56-year-old […]
Read MoreMissouri teens involved in collision with suspected drunk driver
Two teenagers were taken to a local hospital after suffering minor injuries in a car crash on Route B near Academy Road on June 29. A Kia being driven by one of the teenagers was reportedly hit nearly head-on by a Ford Ranger being driven by a 61-year-old man. According to police, the driver of […]
Read MoreBig rig catches fire in fatal accident
Emergency crews responded to a Jefferson County accident that left a 56-year-old man dead and a 57-year-old man injured, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The June 19 incident reportedly occurred on northbound Interstate 55 and involved two trucks. One of the trucks caught fire due to the crash. Emergency responders took the 57-year-old […]
Read MoreHead-on collision claims life of 2
To most people the notion of driving the wrong way down a road is ridiculous. Despite this, drivers do direct their motor vehicles on the roads heading in the wrong direction, all too frequently. While in some cases vehicles may be able to successfully navigate such a mistake, in other cases it can lead to […]
Read MoreReckless driving may be cause of Missouri man’s death
Negligence while driving can result in a number of outcomes. One potential outcome is that an auto accident is caused and someone is seriously hurt or even killed. Reckless driving is the result of a large amount of deaths each year across the nation, including in Missouri. One recent accident may have been the result […]
Read MoreSafety tips for teen drivers in Missouri
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in Missouri and in the United States, and teenagers face many risks behind the wheel. In 2012, 64 teen drivers were killed in car accidents in Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Car accidents pose serious risks for teens so it is important […]
Read MoreOlder drivers can take steps to stay safe on roads
While it is possible that anyone who is driving a car could be involved in a motor vehicle accident, there are certain demographics for which that risk is higher. One of those groups is older drivers. The reason behind this is a decrease in physical and cognitive abilities that occurs to all in varying degrees […]
Read MoreWeather conditions may have contributed to chain-reaction crash
There are many factors that could potentially play a role in a motor vehicle accident occurring in St. Louis. In most cases it is a combination of things that is to blame. These factors include the speed the vehicles are travelling at, distracted behaviors drivers may be engaging in and the condition of the road […]
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