The crash occurred on September 19th, 2024, at 3:40 PM on Missouri Route 42 at Brookview Drive. 29-year-old Abigail M. Lydon was driving eastbound in a 2005 Acura SUV. Also headed eastbound from behind, 18-year-old Isaiah C. Luttrell was driving a 2008 Pontiac sedan. As Lydon in the Acura began making a left-hand turn, they were struck from behind by Luttrell in Pontiac. This caused the Acura SUV to move off the roadway before striking a fence. Abigail Lydon was moderately injured and was transported via ambulance to Lake Regional Hospital, while Isaiah Luttrell was uninjured. The 2005 Acura SUV was moderately damaged and towed by Hi Tech Towing. The 2008 Pontiac sedan was extensively damaged and towed by J and M towing – the vehicle was not covered by insurance.
Rear-end crashes are a common occurrence and account for over 29 percent of all motor vehicle crashes, often resulting from a failure to respond to decelerating vehicles ahead (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2010). The process of recovery following an unexpected crash like this one may quickly start to feel overwhelming. Dealing with details of medical expenses and possible uninsured drivers can add plenty of stress while you’re trying to focus on healing physically and emotionally. At the AW Smith Law Firm our experienced team has the expertise required to manage the ins and outs of complicated personal injury cases. If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash like this, do not hesitate to reach out to the AW Smith Law Firm for help.