FESTUS, MO – A 42-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze and seriously injured on southbound Route CC on Wednesday night.
Police report the crash occurred north of Sunnyside Road around 8:45 p.m. At the time of the crash, the pedestrian identified as Melissa Miller was standing in a southbound lane of Route CC when she was struck.
Miller was airlifted to Mercy Hospital St. Louis. The driver was identified as 46-year-old Richard Singer.
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 pedestrian 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 and crossings for pedestrians 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.
