Missouri Accident Attorney: Head-On Collision in Southern Missouri Results in Serious Personal Injuries
On April 25, 2008, an Arkansas man sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision at Missouri 13 approximately one mile South of Lampe in Stone County, Missouri.
According to Corporal Green of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Ashlei Blanchette, 16, of Shell Knob, Missouri was driving her 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Southbound when she crossed the center line colliding head on with a Northbound 1990 Ford Ranger operated by Jimmy Bennett, 48, of Diamond City, Arkansas. After the collision, Bennett's vehicle traveled off the side of the roadway. Mr. Bennett was transported to St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Missouri where he was treated for his injuries.
It is unknown what caused Ms. Blanchette's vehicle to cross the center line into the path of Mr. Bennett.