The crash occurred on November 3rd, 2024, at 3:47 PM on Missouri Highway 5, 5 miles north of Keytesville. An 83-year-old driver was operating a John Deere Gator UTV headed northbound, meanwhile a 42-year-old driver was operating a 2008 Ford F-250, also headed northbound. As the UTV slowed to make a left turn, they were struck from behind by the Ford F-250, causing the crash. The 83-year-old driver was seriously injured before being transported via Chariton County Ambulance to University Medical Center, they were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. The 42-year-old driver of the Ford was uninjured. The Gator UTV was totaled while the Ford F-250 was moderately damaged, both vehicles were removed from the scene by their owners.
Due to their relative size and less robust safety features, UTVs pose additional risk to any driver regardless of their age. Utility vehicles like this one are also not typically required to carry liability insurance, so the only recourse for settlement in the event of an accident may be through the insurance of another driver. When you’re seriously hurt in an accident, the last thing you want to worry about is dealing with insurance companies and potentially high medical expenses. A specialized personal injury attorney can take some of the pressure off you by handling these types of logistics, allowing you to focus on your recovery. The AW Smith Law Firm’s experienced team works exclusively on personal injury cases and has assisted numerous victims of injury involving UTV or ATV crashes. If you are a loved one has been hurt in an accident like this one, do not hesitate to reach out to the AW Smith Law Firm. We are available to help make things right.
