On Highway F and MO 154 Intersection, about two miles north of Vandalia, a fatal accident occurred on November 14th, 2024, at 4:37 pm. A 2022 Freightliner Cascadia failed to yield at a stop sign and headed northbound through an intersection, resulting in a 2014 Chevrolet Express Van striking the first vehicle. A 27-year-old male was driving a Freightliner and, according to the crash report, was not injured. The vehicle was moderately damaged and towed from the scene by Robert’s Garage. The 27-year-old was wearing a seat belt. Troop B responded to the scene.
The Chevrolet had a total of five injured passengers. The driver, a 70-year-old male was fatally injured. He was not wearing a seat belt. The 70-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Ralls County Coroner and transported to Bienhoff Funeral Home in Perry, Missouri. A female of unknown age was seriously injured and transported by Ralls County Ambulance to the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. A 23-year-old male was moderately injured and taken to University Hospital by Van-Far Ambulance, as was a 24-year-old female with serious injuries. Finally, a 33-year-old male was air-lifted via Air Evac to the University Hospital with serious injuries. The Chevrolet was totaled and towed by Robert’s Garage.
Failure to yield is the third highest cause of fatal car accidents, resulting in roughly 5000 deaths every year according to the Injury Facts NCS Website. Intersections are some of the most dangerous areas for car accidents to occur. When you experience a significant injury, it can feel overwhelming to manage recovery on top of medical bills and insurance issues. All of this is exponentially harder when a death is involved. If you or a loved one was seriously or fatally injured in a car accident, the attorneys at AW Smith Law are here to help. Our team has decades of experience and expertise helping clients with serious car accidents, personal injuries, and wrongful deaths. Never hesitate to reach out to the AW Smith Law Firm for help.
