St. Louis, MO
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Sun, 07/31/2016Complete Jefferson County, MO accident reports and news.
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St. Louis, MOAccidents in Jefferson County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Jefferson County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Jefferson County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Jefferson County crash, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Where to find legal assistance after a Jefferson County injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Jefferson County personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Jefferson County wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Jefferson County accident lawyer can do to help.
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St. Louis, MO
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Thu, 07/28/2016St. Louis, MO
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Sun, 03/27/2016St. Louis, MO
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Tue, 11/04/2014A head-on collision occurred around 11:45 a.m. at Highway 30 and Ridge Road in Jefferson County on Tuesday morning. We'll update this story as more information becomes available.
St. Louis, MO
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Wed, 04/16/2014Police said several people were injured after an accident in Jefferson County Wednesday evening.
Authorities said the accident, which involved four cars, occurred near the intersection of Missouri Highway A and Old Highway A around 6:30 p.m.
St. Louis, MO
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Sat, 04/05/2014Two teens were killed in a single-vehicle wreck in Jefferson County Sunday night.
According to police, 17-year-old Danielle Pfaff was driving a Pontiac Grand Am southbound on I-55 near Highway 61 around 7 p.m. when the car veered off the right side of the highway.
St. Louis, MO
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Mon, 03/24/2014Two people, including a wrong-way driver, were killed in a head-on collision in Jefferson County on Tuesday. According to police, a driver exited Highway M and got on southbound Highway 21 going north.
St. Louis, MO
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Sun, 03/09/2014The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a motorcyclist who was killed in a wreck in Jefferson County Monday morning.
St. Louis, MO
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Fri, 02/28/2014A four-year-old Granite City, Ill. girl and 11-year-old Granite City, Ill. boy are dead after a Saturday afternoon crash in Jefferson County, Missouri.
Four-year-old Bryleigh Greene and 11-year-old Ethan Price were passengers in the car that was struck. Three other people were injured.
St. Louis, MO
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Sun, 02/23/2014A 56-year-old man was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Jefferson County early Monday morning.
According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Michael Cooper was driving on northbound Rte. JJ south of Singer Ln. around 4:45 a.m. when his vehicle left the road.
St. Louis, MO
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Fri, 02/14/2014A teenager is dead and another is in serious condition after a single-vehicle crash in Jefferson County Saturday night.
According to Missouri Highway Patrol, a Pontiac Sunfire veered off of Carol Park Road and struck several trees before it overturned around 10:15 p.m.
St. Louis, MO
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Sun, 01/19/2014An elderly man struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident in Hillsboro early Monday morning. According to officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Ronald Arndt, 80, was hit on northbound Route B near Marshak Way at 6:10 a.m.
St. Louis, MO
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Tue, 12/17/2013Police were called to scene of a rollover accident in Jefferson County Wednesday morning.
The accident happened on northbound Interstate 55 at the 174 mile marker in Festus just before 6:00 a.m.
It was not known if anyone was injured.
St. Louis, MO
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Fri, 12/06/2013One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a weather-related accident in south St. Louis County Friday afternoon.
St. Louis County Police said the accident involved two vehicles. One vehicle lost control and t-boned.
St. Louis, MO
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Wed, 11/20/2013One person was seriously injured after a head-on crash in Imperial early Thursday morning. The wreck happened near the intersection of W. Outer Rd.