St. Louis County crash injures two on I-44
Two people were injured Thursday in a Missouri car crash on Interstate 44 in St. Louis County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Caleb Schmidt, 30, was traveling westbound on I-44 in the middle lane when he swerved to the right. As Schmidt swerved, the front end of his 2001 Ford F250 struck the left rear of a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by Geneva Hinkle-Ali, 45. Hinkle-Ali’s car spun out of control and off the roadway. Schmidt’s vehicle also spun out of control and overturned on the side of the road.
Hinkle-Ali was taken by ambulance to St. John’s Mercy Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries. Schmidt’s injuries were less severe, but he was also transported by ambulance to St. John’s for treatment.
Looking at the case from a St. Louis personal injury lawyer’s perspective, there are some details that still need to emerge. The initial crash report does not indicate why Schmidt would suddenly swerve to the right. The report sounds like he swerved quickly as if avoiding debris or another car in the roadway, but it does not say that specifically. Also, the report does not specify the speed of the two vehicles. If Schmidt was simply negligent in changing lanes, he may be liable for damages should a personal injury lawsuit arise.
