Personal Injury Law

Franklin County, Missouri crash injures 5

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Five people were injured Wednesday in a two car accident on Rout AD in Franklin County, Missouri.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2001 Ford Ranger, driven by Rexal Clinton, 25, was following a slower moving vehicle on Route AD. Clinton attemptd to pass this vehicle by passing in the left lane. He attempted to make this move as he was going over the crest of a hill which probably obstructed his view. As he was cresting the hill, he collided with a 2005 Ford F-150 pickup truck.

Clinton was airlifted to St. John's Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur for treatment. A passenger in his car, Jeremiah Rowling, 21, was taken to St. John's hospital in Washington, Missouri. Three people in the pickup were injured. The driver, Tayra Douglas, 28, and two youg chidren, Christopher and McKinzie Douglas, were all taken to St. John's in Washington for treatment.

While the initial crash report is not a full investigation into this incident, if a personal injury lawyer can back up the claim that Clinton attempted a pass on a hilltop he may be liable for damages. Passing in the oncoming traffic lane is a very dangerous maneuver and the driver that attempts it must make sure he is doing it on a safe stretch of roadway. A St. Louis area car accident attorney will investigate the crash and, by looking at skid marks on the roadway as well as other factors, will determine if negligent driving contributed to this accident.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on February 11, 2009 (boomark / email).