A tragic accident occurred on Saturday, around eight in the morning. A car headed northbound on Highway 9 hit a man walking on the highway, which is located around Yorktown. Right after striking the walker, the driver of the vehicle helped the man and called for help. Tragically, the man passed away at the hospital after the accident. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were not injured. Allegedly, the man who was walking was wearing clothes that were a dark color, which made it hard for the driver of the vehicle to see him. The accident is still being looked into for further information. This is the third tragic accident that has occurred on this road in the past two weeks. Recently before this accident, a car collided with a semi-truck after veering over the center line of the highway, which resulted in the death of one of the passengers of the car. Additionally, before that accident occurred, a passenger in a vehicle passed away after the vehicle had lost control and hit another vehicle.
Vehicle accidents are common tragedies that occur around the world every day. To reduce your chances of being involved in one, always drive safely. Follow traffic laws and safety regulations, drive alertly, and avoid distractions while driving. If you do become injured in a vehicle accident, contact a personal injury lawyer to help you handle your case and give you legal advice.
If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident, the attorneys of Meyerkord & Kurth, can assist you. These qualified Missouri personal injury lawyers have over 100 years of combined legal experience, enabling them to offer supreme legal services to their clients. While handling your case, these attorneys will retrieve compensation for your losses that resulted from the accident. For more information, contact Meyerkord & Kurth today.