Category: Roadway Accidents

Man has Surgery to Remove Foreign Object the Doctors Missed from His Arm

There are many stories out there about foreign objects being left behind after patients have surgery. However, those stories pale in comparison to the story of one Granite City man. In 1963, the now seventy-five-year-old man was in a horrific car accident while he was driving his brand new Thunderbird. The accident was so bad, […]

Written by on January 27, 2015

Icy Roads are Sure to Mean an Increase in Car Accidents in St. Louis

Old Man Winter has reared his head, and that means we can expect at least a few months of icy road conditions in St. Louis. In fact, according to a recent article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, motorists are already experiencing issues on the roads. Interstate roads 64, 55 and 70 were all affected by […]

Written by on January 8, 2015

Mother Saves Daughter with a Push in Fatal Accident

This past year, 33 year-old Colleen Segbers was struck and killed in a Walgreens parking lot when an SUV apparently went out of control. It was a tragic accident that could probably have been easily avoided, but the reason why it grabbed headlines was the fact that Segbers saved her 10 year-old daughter’s life by […]

Written by on January 6, 2015

Thieves Cause Car Accident While Escaping

Two thieves were captured by police after causing one of three accidents on Interstate 64 in St. Louis, according to an article on the KMOV website. Authorities stated that the two suspects – a man and a woman – attempted to cash a bad check at a bank in Brentwood. The teller immediately notified police, who […]

Written by on December 23, 2014

Snow-Related Accidents Likely to be on the Rise in St. Louis

We’ve enjoyed a warm summer and a pleasant fall season here in St. Louis, but all good things must come to an end eventually, and that includes nice weather. The cold and snow have arrived, which means it’s time to bundle up and use extra caution when you’re traveling. Slips and Falls Most business owners […]

Written by on December 2, 2014

More Accidents Being Caused by Sleep Deprived Driving

Eight children and two adults from Chicago were injured in a car crash that occurred Sunday, November 2 at approximately 7:32 a.m. in Monroe County. Two children were seriously injured. Martell Kaywood, 5-years old, was flown to a St. Louis hospital. A fatal crash on November 5 was also due to sleep deprived driving. Donald […]

Written by on November 27, 2014

St. Louis Cardinals Rookie Outfielder Dies in Car Accident

A spirit of sadness hangs over St. Louis as the city mourns the loss of rookie outfielder Oscar Tavaras. According to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website, Tavaras was in the Dominican Republic when the accident occurred. According to the official reports regarding the accident, Tavaras was with his girlfriend near his hometown […]

Written by on November 18, 2014

Police Searching for Suspects in Deadly North St. Louis Hit-and-Run

Hit-and-run accidents have a significant impact beyond the injuries and vehicle damage left behind. The idea that other human beings would callously walk away after causing a car accident leaves everyone in the community shocked and dismayed. Fortunately, An early morning car crash on MLK Drive in North St. Louis recently resulted in the worst case scenario: […]

Written by on November 11, 2014

Charges Filed against Sunset Hills Mayor for Cyclist Crash

No matter how you feel about sharing the road, you probably wouldn’t intentionally cause a bicycle accident using your motor vehicle. That’s what Sunset Hills, Mo. mayor Mark Furrer allegedly did this past July, and multiple charges have been filed. On July 29, Sunset Hills mayor Mark Furrer had a dangerous encounter on Old Gravois Road […]

Written by on November 4, 2014

Please Enjoy Halloween in St. Louis Responsibly

Now that summer is over, St. Louis residents have been looking forward to Halloween. For most of us, Halloween is a holiday when we take our kids out to get candy from our neighbors in our communities, or we go to church Harvest festivals. That’s what Halloween is supposed to be. However, every year there […]

Written by on October 30, 2014