Early Morning Crash in St. Louis County on I-270 Injures 6, Kills 2
Two
people are dead and six were hospitalized early Sunday morning as a result of a
rear-end collision that happened on westbound 270 in St. Louis County.
20-year-old Patrick D. Walsh (St. Charles) was driving a Chevrolet Silverado
pick-up truck on I-270 at approximately 1:00 AM Sunday when he collided with
the rear of a Chevrolet Tahoe in front of him being driven by 36-year old
Nicole Stanner (O'Fallon). The impact of the large vehicles at a the high
interstate level of speed caused the Tahoe to roll multiple times, eventually
traveling off of the roadway. As a St. Louis county car accident lawyer, this story will continue to unfold as the major crash investigation team reviews forensic evidence.
Ms. Stanner had 6 passengers in her vehicle: Michael McLemore (37, O'Fallon), Kevin Leahy (48, St. Charles), Judy Hart (38, St. Charles), John Hart (37, St. Charles), Kenneth Frederick (38, St. Charles), and Steven Brueggen (38, Florissant). Michael McLemore and Steven Brueggen were pronounced dead at the scene. Nicole Stanner and passengers Kevin Leahy and Judy Hart were rushed to St. John's Hospital for their injuries; passengers John Hart and Kenneth Frederick were taken by ambulance to Depaul Hospital. At fault driver Patrick Walsh was taken to Christian Northwest Hospital by members of the Ferguson Police Department. Walsh allegedly exhibited signs of intoxication at the crash scene and was subsequently arrested on multiple charges.
The current medical condition of the injured parties remains unknown, though a lengthy and difficult recovery can be expected for each individual involved. Physical, mental, and emotional trauma will be a devastating effect on everyone involved. The sheer negligence of Mr. Walsh caused the loss of 2 lives and overwhelming damage to the lives of countless others. Mr. Walsh carelessly chose to consume alcohol and operate a motor vehicle. In addition, Walsh took his vehicle to a busy interstate, traveled at a high rate of speed, and recklessly crashed in to the rear of another motorist in front of him. He violated several of Missouri's driving laws in a matter of minutes. The men and women that sustained injury as a result of Walsh's poor decisions are faced with physical, emotional, and economical damages to their previous lifestyle.
The surviving family members and friends of the two fatalities are undoubtedly experiencing a great deal of emotion as a result of this crash. Experienced St. Louis attorneys have handled multi-situational motor vehicle crashes such as this in the past. Vehicles carrying a number of occupants are most likely going to face a variety of injury and levels of medical treatment - both short and long term. Regardless, all individuals involved are entitled to the same degree of compensation from an at-fault party.
Our St. Louis injury and wrongful death attorneys are veterans at handling such claims to obtain the best possible outcome for everyone involved. Take advantage of a free consultation option to speak with an accident injury lawyer regarding your case. Asking your lawyer about his experience in handling complex injury cases is important, as well as obtaining answers to all of your questions and concerns.
Ms. Stanner had 6 passengers in her vehicle: Michael McLemore (37, O'Fallon), Kevin Leahy (48, St. Charles), Judy Hart (38, St. Charles), John Hart (37, St. Charles), Kenneth Frederick (38, St. Charles), and Steven Brueggen (38, Florissant). Michael McLemore and Steven Brueggen were pronounced dead at the scene. Nicole Stanner and passengers Kevin Leahy and Judy Hart were rushed to St. John's Hospital for their injuries; passengers John Hart and Kenneth Frederick were taken by ambulance to Depaul Hospital. At fault driver Patrick Walsh was taken to Christian Northwest Hospital by members of the Ferguson Police Department. Walsh allegedly exhibited signs of intoxication at the crash scene and was subsequently arrested on multiple charges.
The current medical condition of the injured parties remains unknown, though a lengthy and difficult recovery can be expected for each individual involved. Physical, mental, and emotional trauma will be a devastating effect on everyone involved. The sheer negligence of Mr. Walsh caused the loss of 2 lives and overwhelming damage to the lives of countless others. Mr. Walsh carelessly chose to consume alcohol and operate a motor vehicle. In addition, Walsh took his vehicle to a busy interstate, traveled at a high rate of speed, and recklessly crashed in to the rear of another motorist in front of him. He violated several of Missouri's driving laws in a matter of minutes. The men and women that sustained injury as a result of Walsh's poor decisions are faced with physical, emotional, and economical damages to their previous lifestyle.
The surviving family members and friends of the two fatalities are undoubtedly experiencing a great deal of emotion as a result of this crash. Experienced St. Louis attorneys have handled multi-situational motor vehicle crashes such as this in the past. Vehicles carrying a number of occupants are most likely going to face a variety of injury and levels of medical treatment - both short and long term. Regardless, all individuals involved are entitled to the same degree of compensation from an at-fault party.
Our St. Louis injury and wrongful death attorneys are veterans at handling such claims to obtain the best possible outcome for everyone involved. Take advantage of a free consultation option to speak with an accident injury lawyer regarding your case. Asking your lawyer about his experience in handling complex injury cases is important, as well as obtaining answers to all of your questions and concerns.
