PERRYVILLE, MO – A 70-year-old Perryville woman was injured in a rear-end collision on southbound US-61 on Tuesday afternoon.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Christina M. Roth, 47, was stopped on southbound US-61 in a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban to turn left. Jeanette M. Haley, 70, was traveling south on US-61 in a 201 Ford Escape and failed to keep a proper lookout. She rear-ended the Chevrolet north of PCR 511 around 3:09 p.m.
Haley was treated for minor injuries at Southeast Health Center.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts.
The Ford was totaled and the Chevrolet sustained extensive 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 a rear-end collision, 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 distracted 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.
