Personal Injury Law

Pedestrian Killed by a Hit-and-Run Driver In St. Louis Accident

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Konrad G. Whitt, 27, was found dead Sunday morning in the westbound lanes of I-70 near downtown after an apparent hit-and-run accident, according to a report in the St. Louis Post Dispatch.

Witnesses told police they saw Whitt?s body on the roadway, but did not see the vehicle that hit him.

If you have any information on the driver, please call the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at 314-444-5345.

Leaving the scene of a Missouri car accident, even if you do not think there were any injuries, can result in felony charges and jail time. It is grossly irresponsible to leave the scene when a fellow driver or pedestrian may have been hurt. Hopefully, the driver in this case will be found.

To help pay for funeral expenses, Whitt?s family may be able to pursue a claim on Whitt?s auto insurance policy for uninsured motorist benefits. Uninsured motorist coverage is designed to protect you should you be involved in an accident with an uninsured or hit-and-run driver, but filing the claim can be complicated. A personal injury attorney can advise families how to properly handle these claims.

After an accident and the exchange of insurance information, one of the most important things to do is to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. The Bradley Law Firm has handled injury cases for over 30 years and offers free consultations on all injury matters. Please contact us for a free consultation on your injury case.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on June 24, 2008 (boomark / email).