Arnold, Missouri Teen Killed in Car Accident in St. Louis
Ajdin Krajina, a 16 year old from Arnold, Missouri was killed and four others were severely injured in a car accident Monday in St. Louis on Highway 55, south of Imperial Main Street. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Krajina was riding as a passenger in a vehicle operated by Michael Pritchett, also of Arnold, Missouri.
Police state the vehicle went off the highway, hit a guardrail and hit a sign. At that point, the car overturned and rolled down an embankment. At some point, all of the occupants were ejected from the car. It is believed none of the occupants were wearing their seat belts, but this has not been confirmed.
Although Mr. Krajina was airlifted to St. John's Mercy in Creve Coeur, Missouri he was pronounced dead at 4:41 a.m.
This Missouri car accident is very sad for the families of all those involved. Numerous studies prove wearing a seat belt is your best line of defense in a rollover type car accident. When a person is ejected from a car, their body is subjected to forces and objects outside of the vehicle, all of which pose a greater danger than if the person was in the vehicle.
Thanksgiving is coming up soon and as we all know this is one of the busiest times of the year for road travel. Please remember to wear your seat belt this holiday season and be safe.
