Car vs. tractor accident sends two to hospital
Viola Dudenhoeffer, 72, and Kennith Eichholz, 47, were injured and hospitalized after a Missouri car accident between a car and John Deere Tractor on Highway 63.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 8 a.m. on Friday as Eichholz was driving his tractor on the highway. Dudenhoeffer was also driving on the highway behind Eichholz in a 2009 Ford. Eichholz attempted to make a left turn onto County Road 511 at the same time that Dudenhoeffer attempted to pass the tractor. The car crashed into the left side of the tractor as it tried to make the turn.
Both Dudenhoeffer and Eichholz were taken to St. Mary's Hospital for treatment. Both drivers were wearing safety belts.
Living in Missouri, seeing tractors on roadways is a common sight. While they are generally slower than the other traffic on the road, it doesn't mean that the presence of large farm equipment has to result in a dangerous situation or major car accident injuries. Both drivers just need to respect one another and follow the rules of the road.
Likewise, passing on highways and country roads is also legal, but can be dangerous if not done with extreme caution. You have to make sure that you know what the other driver is going to do and if there are any incoming cars.
When there is an accident, it is a wise decision to contact a Missouri car accident injury lawyer. Crash cases can quickly become complicated, especially when it comes to dealing with insurance companies, and consulting with a legal professional a good way to make sure your rights as an accident victim are preserved.
