The crash occurred on August 26th, 2024, around 6:00PM at Highway 5 and Kansas Road in Laclede County. 34-year-old Larry Woods was traveling northbound in a 2018 GMC Sierra. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Logan S. Lawrence was traveling eastbound in a 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck when they failed to yield to Larry Woods’ vehicle. Lawrence and the Chevrolet crossed the roadway and struck the rear of the GMC, causing the crash. Larry Woods was moderately injured in the accident and was transported by Mercy Ambulance District to Mercy Hospital Lebanon. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. The 2018 GMC Sierra sustained moderate damage and was towed by Paul’s Towing; the 2003 Chevrolet pickup sustained minor damage and was driven from the scene.
The number of people injured or killed in intersection crashes continues to rise year over year in the United States. This is especially true at intersections that don’t utilize traffic signals, where most fatalities occur (U.S. DoT Federal Highway Administration). When you’re injured in an accident like this one, it can quickly become overwhelming dealing with the details involving multiple insurance companies and medical facilities. You deserve to have peace of mind about these logistics so that you can personally prioritize recovering physically, financially, and emotionally. The A.W. Smith Law firm has years of experience aiding those that have suffered from auto accident injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle crash, please do not hesitate to reach out to the A.W. Smith Law Firm.
