St. Francois County, Missouri accident injures three
Three people were seriously hurt Friday evening after a Missouri car accident on Route Y in St. Francois County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's crash report, Gary Abt, 43, was traveling westbound in a 1997 Chevrolet S-10 when a second car crossed the center line in front of him. The other vehicle was a 1999 Ford Escort, driven by James Nash, 37. Since Nash was heading eastbound, the two cars collided head-on.
Abt, Nash and a passenger in Nash's car, Richard Savage, 31, were all seriously injured and flown to local hospitals for treatment. Abt and Savage were taken to Barnes Jewish and Nash was treated at St. Louis University Hospital.
No indication was given as to why Nash crossed the center line.
This multi-vehicle Missouri injury accident is still under investigation. If no other explanation is given, Nash could be considered at-fault for the wreck. Under Missouri law, if someone is injured by other person's negligent driving, they can receive compensation from the at-fault driver's insurance. Cases are not always so cut and dry and insurance companies will try to limit damage awards so it's a good idea to consult a St. Louis area personal injury attorney before agreeing to any settlement.
