ST. LOUIS, MO – A 57-year-old St. Louis motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision on southbound I-55 on Wednesday night.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, an alleged Honda Accord was traveling at high rates of speed on southbound I-55. The driver changed lanes and struck a 2005 Honda VT750 motorcycle, driven by Gary E. Turner. Turner was ejected from the motorcycle and the Honda struck him again. The accident happened at mile marker 193 around 7:30 p.m. MSHP reports the Honda driver fled the crash scene.
Turner was transported to Mercy Hospital South. He was pronounced dead at 8:07 a.m. MSHP reports he was not wearing a seat belt.
The motorcycle sustained extensive damages. MSHP reports the Honda had 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 a motorcycle 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 prevent needless deaths 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.
