WENTZVILLE, MO – A 24-year-old driver rear-ended a 2013 Ford Fusion on westbound I-64 just east of I-70 on Friday afternoon.
Sharmila P. Nowrang, 24, was traveling westbound on I-64 and failed to sufficiently brake for a 2013 Ford Fusion that had stopped due to traffic ahead, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. She rear-ended the Ford with her 2012 Infiniti G37X at around 3:10 p.m.
Norwang was transported to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis for minor injuries. She was wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash.
The other driver, 31-year-old Colby D. Gerling, was not injured. He also had his seat belt on at the time of the crash.
It is unclear why Norwang failed to stop.
The Infiniti sustained moderate damages and the Ford sustained minor damages.
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