3 Injured in Deadly Crash on Interstate 44 [St. Clair, MO]

St. Clair, MO (November 26, 2024) – Three people were injured following a fatal crash on Interstate 44 Saturday night.

The two-vehicle crash happened at 9:10 p.m. on North Service Road near Marcus Drive.

Troopers said a 2010 Mazda 3 was westbound and a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee was eastbound on the service road.

The accident report stated the Mazda was not paying attention and crossed the center line into eastbound lane. 

As a result, the front left of the Mazda hit the front left of the Cherokee.

The Mazda was knocked into a spin and went off the side of the road while the Cherokee rested on top of a guardrail.

Responding medical team pronounced the Mazda driver, a  76-year-old man, dead past 10 p.m. while being transported. 

Meanwhile, the 18-year-old Cherokee driver and two passengers, ages 17 and 15, sustained serious injuries.

Troopers said, the 76-year-old driver was wearing his seat belt and the three Cherokee occupants were not.

This fatal crash is under investigation.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Similarly, we also wish those injured a fast recovery.

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What Can Be Done Following the Vehicle Crash on Interstate 44?

Nowadays, unexpected death can happen anytime. Sadly, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people.

Thus, knowing that when a person dies due to another’s negligence or misconduct, the bereaved can sue the negligent parties for the damages that they caused.

Some of the situations that could result in a wrongful death are homicide, medical malpractice, traffic accidents, and more.

Additionally, when the bereaved files for a wrongful death claim, economic and non-economic damages are taken into consideration. These can include high medical bills, loss of benefits, funeral services costs, emotional distress, loss of income, and much more.

Our litigators here at Sweet Lawyers would love to tell you more about a possible wrongful death case and how it can help you and your family.

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You do not have to face the aftermath alone. Reach out to us at (800) 674- 7852. Our legal team would love to discuss a possible legal case concerning this deadly collision.

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