Personal Injury Law

St. Louis Accident Attorneys: Driver Looses Control of Vehicle, Accident Results in Death

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

A Missouri car accident has claimed the life of a Montgomery City, Missouri man. At approximately 5:42 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2008, Missouri State Highway Patrol officers were called to the scene of a serious three car collision involving Patrick Meyer, 19 years old of Hermann, Missouri, Carl King, 50 years old of St. Louis, Missouri and David Wetter, 22 years old of Montgomery City, Missouri.

According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Baughman, Patrick Meyer was driving a 2003 GMC Sierra eastbound on Highway 100 when he crossed the center line and struck the drivers side of a 2005 Chevrolet Impala, operated by Carl King. At that time, both vehicles spun out of control and Meyer's vehicle crashed head on into a 2007 Toyota Camry, operated by Wetter.

Meyer and King were both transported to St. Johns Hospital in Washington, Missouri by the Washington County Ambulance district. Meyer sustained moderate personal injuries and King sustained minor injuries.

Wetter was pronounced dead at the scene and taken to St. Louis Morgue by Russell Funeral Home.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on March 04, 2008 (boomark / email).