The crash occurred on October 12th, 2024 around 3:00 PM on Dupont Avenue, 3 miles east of Greensburg, MO. 53-year-old Terry A. Mallett was driving a 2005 Ford Freestyle northbound while 24-year-old Aden L. Triplett was driving a 1996 Toyota Tacoma southbound. The crash occurred when Triplett in the Tacoma crossed the center of the roadway and impacted with Mallett in the Freestyle. Terry Mallett was moderately injured and transported via Lewis County Ambulance to Scotland County Hospital while Aden Triplett was uninjured. The Ford Freestyle was extensively damaged while the Toyota Tacoma was moderately damaged, both vehicles were removed by the owners.
Even cautious drivers aren’t always able to react to danger from other vehicles, especially since other vehicles can be headed from any direction. Head-on crashes are particularly dangerous due to the combined vehicle speeds, and, in fact, these types of accidents are the most harmful event across all types of U.S. traffic fatalities (U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, 2018). When you’re hurt in an auto crash, it can feel like your life has suddenly been upended. An experienced personal injury attorney can help ease the recovery process by making sure you receive the settlement you need to recover emotionally, physically, and financially. Our team at the AW Smith Law Firm has combined decades of experience across helping victims of motor vehicle injury get the guidance and counsel they need. If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash like this, do not hesitate to reach out. The AW Smith Law Firm is available to assist you.