LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO – Two people were injured in a single-vehicle car crash Saturday morning in St. Charles County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The accident happened at 5:50 a.m. on Interstate 70, near Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, when a 2016 Nissan Altima drove off the side of the road. The Altima, operated by 23-year-old Christopher S. West, of St. Louis, then collided with two signposts.
West was taken to the hospital with minor injuries while a passenger, 23-year-old Nautica J. Gales, also of St. Louis, was transported for the treatment of serious wounds.
Neither of the victims was wearing a seatbelt when the accident happened.
The Altima was extensively damaged in the collision.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for safer roads or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis car accident attorneys.
