The Missouri Highway Patrol reported that six motorists were fatally injured over the recent Labor Day Weekend, which was down from the 14 fatalities reported over the same weekend last year.  Police don't say what contributed to the 60% decrease in fatal crashes although one could speculate that due to the increase in gas prices, fewer motorists traveled over this year's Labor Day weekend.  The Missouri Highway Patrol responded to a total of 257 traffic crashes over the weekend, of which 128 resulted in personal injuries.   

One of the reported fatalities involved a young man who was thrown from his Yamaha four-wheeler.  Two of the other fatalities involved a motorcycle crash in which a car unexpectedly pulled out in front of the motorcycle, causing the two riders to be ejected.  Both riders were rushed to St. John's Hospital in Springfield Missouri, where they soon died.  As expected, the driver of the car walked away uninjured.

Motorcycle and four-wheeler crashes regularly result in catastrophic or fatal injury to the riders.  When facing off against a car or truck, riders have little chance to walk away with just scratches.  St. Louis accident lawyer Stephen Schultz is a motorcycle enthusiast himself and appreciates the dangers faced on the open road.  If you are injured in a four-wheeler or motorcycle crash, call our experienced Missouri injury attorneys at (314) 448-0934 for an immediate consultation.  Also remember that even though motorcycles are sometimes harder to see than cars and trucks, ALL motorists have a duty of care to remain attentive for these types of vehicles pursuant to the Missouri Statutory Rules of the Road.