A fatal head-on car accident near Potosi killed two motorists early Friday morning.  The head-on car accident took place on Highway 32 in St. Francois County just east of Oak Ridge Trail.  44 year-old Larry Murrow crashed head on into Chevy pick-up being driven by Kyle Bolte of Potosi.  17 year-old Bolte is reported to have drifted over the center line of Highway 32, resulting in this fatal car accident.  Both Murrow and Bolte sustained fatal injuries and were taken to Mineral Area Hospital.  It is unclear whether either driver was wearing a seatbelt. 

Head-on car accidents, especially those taking place at highway speeds, are one of the most common type of fatal car crashes in this state.  Crossing the center line of traffic can be the result of numerous actions, including inattention, cellphone use, and fatigue.  A St. Louis car accident lawyer will be able to request a copy of the police report or accident reconstruction report and investigate what caused this horrible fatal crash.

Surviving family members who lose a loved one in a fatal car accident may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the insurance company of the at fault driver.  Contact an accident lawyer to discuss how to properly file a Missouri wrongful death claim.