At roughly midnight on December 17th, 2024, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia on I-44 Westbound near mile marker 177. The pedestrian was then hit a second time by an unknown tractor-trailer. The crash report does not indicate that the second vehicle stayed at the scene.
The Freightliner was extensively damaged and towed from the scene by Big Boy’s Towing. The 47-year-old male driver was wearing a safety device at the time of the accident. The 55-year-old pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene and was transported by the Phelps County Coroner to Rolla Cremation.
Fatal accidents are devastating and often leave families with financial strain and stress from insurance companies to compound their grief. This can all feel overwhelming in an already sensitive time. If you or a loved one as experienced a serious or fatal injury, our experienced team of attorneys can help.