The St. Louis Today reports that on Sunday July 1, 2012 the driver of a van that failed to yield when entering Route 60 near Cabool was killed when her van was struck by a pick up truck.  A passenger in the van was also killed in the accident. All five passengers in the pickup sustained injuries as a result of the accident.  Another car on the highway was struck by the pickup after the initial collision and a passenger in that car was injured as well. 

The story had no reports from witnesses except the police who responded and no word is available at this time on the severity of the injuries suffered by the others involved. Drivers in the St. Louis area must be aware that the summer can bring about more accidents as more people are driving than usual due to parties and special events on holidays like the Fourth of July.

If you are involved in any car accident in the St. Louis area caused by another’s negligence you need to enlist the help of an experienced St. Louis personal injury attorney.  The right St. Louis auto accident attorney will represent your rights and fight for compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering and lost time at work.