ST. ROBERT, MO (PULASKI COUNTY) – A man from California was seriously injured yesterday in Pulaski County after a semi-truck rolled over on I-44, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened in the westbound lanes of the interstate, near the 159 milepost, at about 5:20 p.m. when a 2019 International semi-truck went off the right side of the road and flipped over.
The driver of the truck, 34-year-old Jon R. Lewis, of Lancaster, California, was airlifted to the hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. He was reportedly wearing his seatbelt when the accident happened.
The truck was totaled in the accident.
No other injuries were reported 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 truck 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 better truck safety 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 truck accident attorneys.
