On March 3rd at approximately 7:35am, a two-car collision occurred on US 136 near Arbela, Missouri as one car failed to yield to traffic on the roadway. A 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, traveling southbound, entered into the path of a 1998 GMC Sierra, traveling eastbound, resulting in the collision. Both vehicles were totaled and displaced from the scene by Lakeside Towing.
The driver of the Silverado, a 92-year-old man, sustained minor injuries in the collision and was taken to Scotland County Hospital via Scotland County Ambulance. The driver of the Sierra, a 46-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was also taken to Scotland County Hospital via the same ambulance service. Both drivers were utilizing a safety device in the vehicles at the time of the accident.
AW Smith Law specializes in serious personal injury and wrongful death. Many are seriously injured or killed in car accidents every year, and that number continues to rise. We believe in spreading awareness of cases like this one, and that the first step in effectuating change is talking about these scenarios. Our hearts go out to those injured or killed, and we pray for the victims and their families.