Category: Roadway Accidents

Family of Four Dead After Truck Crosses the Median

A fatal car crash in St. Louis has claimed four lives; two women and their daughters, who were headed to a volleyball tournament. Accidents like this one are far too common in Missouri, and the outcome of this one was devastating.  The crash took place on Interstate 64. The driver of a Ford F-150 lost control of […]

Written by on May 7, 2020

After Uptick In Deaths, Red Light Cameras Might Be Coming Back to St. Louis

Red light cameras were eliminated in St. Louis in 2014 after the Missouri Supreme Court put restrictions on them. But there is reason to believe they will be making a comeback, and a lot of police officers are applauding the decision. The fact that the police department is short-staffed is certainly factored into their response, […]

Written by on April 23, 2020

MoDOT Sued After 8th Death Due To Crash

The intersection of Riverview Drive and Scranton Avenue in North St. Louis has proven to be a dangerous one over the years. Eight people have lost their lives in car crashes at this location. People are saying it's more than just coincidence, and they believe that MoDOT is ultimately to blame.  A Wrongful Death Lawsuit is […]

Written by on April 16, 2020

5 Injured In Police Pursuit Resulting In Multiple Vehicle Crash

Police chases aren’t just in the movies. A vehicle containing two men fired weapons at an unmarked police vehicle which began a three-hour car chase that ended in tragedy. After firing on the police vehicle, the suspects fled. They were spotted a short time later, but they managed to evade police pursuit. Eventually, they were […]

Written by on April 9, 2020

One Person Killed and Multiple People Injured in Road Way Accident

Accidents happen. This is an unfortunate truth. All it takes is one quick mistake and life alters. This recently happened when a tractor trailer caused a life-changing accident in St. Louis. In early December a tractor trailer traveling west on I-70 merged into a car. The impact caused a cascade effect as other vehicles swerved […]

Written by on February 4, 2020

What To Know About Red-Light-Running Car Accidents

According to data from AAA's Foundation for Traffic Safety, 939 people were killed in 2017 because someone ran a red light. It's alarming because this number is increasing at a fast rate. This number is not only at a 10-year high, but it also represents a 28% increase.  Many of the car accidents that take […]

Written by on December 19, 2019

Kansas City Considers Repealing the Motorcycle Helmet Law, What To Know:

Riding a motorcycle is dangerous on its own, but it becomes less dangerous when riders wear helmets. Unfortunately, Kansas City is considering repealing its motorcycle helmet law, which would mean a lot more senseless deaths and life-altering injuries will occur when accidents take place. In two years' time, there were 57 people in Kansas City […]

Written by on November 26, 2019

Hit-And-Run Driver Charged After Fatal Death Of A Four-Year-Old In A Stroller

Pedestrian accidents are far too common in St. Louis. There is a much higher risk involved when a pedestrian is hit by a car or truck, and the accident is more likely to have fatal consequences. That is exactly what happened in St. Louis County following a recent hit-and-run. Four-Year-Old Dies in Hit-and-Run A mother was […]

Written by on November 5, 2019