POTOSI, MO – A man from De Soto was severely injured in a single-vehicle crash on Route P in Washington County this evening, according to information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on Route P, north of Hipoint Church Road at 8:10 p.m., when the driver of a 1989 GMC Sierra pickup truck lost control of his vehicle while rounding a curve on the wet roadway. The driver, 66-year-old Daniel L. Hurtgen, then ran off the side of the road.
Hurtgen was taken to Mercy Hospital South for the treatment of severe injuries.
No other people were reported injured in the crash.
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 car 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 advocate for safer rural roadways 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.
