ST. LOUIS, MO – A 32-year-old man from Belleville, IL was injured in Tuesday afternoon’s crash on southbound I-55.
This is an update to a previous post.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Michael J. McCalla failed to account for a semi when he merged into another lane on southbound I-55 at the Reavis Barracks Road exit (199). His 2018 Jeep Renegade hit the semi around 3:20 p.m.
McCalla was transported to Mercy Hospital South for minor injuries.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts.
The crash blocked two lanes on southbound I-55 for an unknown amount of time. All lanes are now cleared.
Police report the Jeep sustained moderate damages and the semi sustained minor damages.
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 an interstate crash, 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 against careless drivers 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.
