Personal Injury Law

Missouri teen killed while walking along roadway

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Tiffaney Fisher, 18, was killed Friday evening after she was hit by a 2004 Ford while walking along the roadway in Dunklin County, Missouri.

Many of the details are not available at this time, but what we do know is that Fisher was walking along Missouri 164 around 7:21 p.m. when the fatal Missouri pedestrian accident occurred. Trenton Burns, 17, was traveling westbound in the 2004 Ford and struck Fisher as she was walking, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Fisher was pronounced dead at the scene. Burns suffered no physical injuries.

Our thoughts go out to the families of both Fisher and Burns. This is a terrible incident for anyone to endure.

There are several other details not addressed in the initial crash report that need to be fleshed out in order to get a better idea of how this tragic Missouri car accident happened. We need to know if Fisher was walking alongside the roadway or if she was trying to cross the road. We also need to know if Burns was traveling the speed limit or if he was possibly distracted by something else in his car.

It is important to determine what caused any serious accident, whether on the roadways or elsewhere, for several reasons. First, if we know what caused an accident, maybe similar incident can be prevented in the future. Second, in some cases liability isn't clear and needs to be determined for legal reasons. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious injury accident, it is in your best interest to contact a Missouri personal injury lawyer to discuss your rights as an accident victim.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on March 13, 2010 (boomark / email).