Three injured in Jefferson County, Missouri car wreck
Laura Akers, 63; Guy Bellistri, 50; and Patricia Collins, 49, were all taken to the hospital Tuesday with injuries after a head-on Missouri car crash in Jefferson County.
According to the initial crash report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident began when Akers’ 2008 Pontiac G6 crossed the center line on Romaine Creek Road. Akers was traveling westbound and when her car crossed the line, it collided with an eastbound 2003 Toyota Corolla, driven by Collins. Bellistri was a passenger in Collins’ car.
Akers, Bellistri, and Collins were all taken to St. Anthony’s Medical Center for treatment. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening.
No indication was given as to why Akers suddenly drove into oncoming traffic. This Jefferson County car accident will need further investigation before the exact cause is determined. Initial crash reports typically don’t have a detailed description of crashes and don’t stand up in court unless the officer filing the report actually witnessed the accident or is a trained accident reconstructionist.
If this accident, or any Missouri car accident, is found to have been caused by negligence on the part of one of the drivers, the injured party may be able to hire a personal injury attorney for help recovering damages. Thankfully there were no fatalities or life-threatening injuries, but less serious injuries can still result in gigantic medical bills and keep people sidelined from work for extended periods of time.
