St. Charles, MO (November 6, 2024) – A serious vehicle collision occurred on Monday afternoon at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Westbound Interstate 70, just east of Mid-Rivers Mall Drive. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following reports of the incident, which involved two vehicles.
According to the investigation conducted by TPR. N. W. Downs, the accident involved a 2004 Honda Accord and a 2024 Freightliner. The Honda Accord, driven by a 23-year-old male from St. Charles, MO, was declared a total loss and towed by Superior Towing. The driver of the Honda sustained moderate injuries and was transported by St. Charles County Ambulance District to Mercy Hospital – Saint Louis for medical care.
The Freightliner, driven by a 62-year-old female from Cleveland, OH, suffered extensive damage and was also towed by Superior Towing. The driver of the Freightliner experienced minor injuries and was transported to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake St. Louis. Additionally, a 67-year-old male occupant of the Freightliner, also from Cleveland, OH, sustained minor injuries and was transported to the same hospital.
Preliminary reports indicate that the driver of the Honda Accord was driving too fast for conditions. The driver ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected, and struck the towed unit of the Freightliner. The collision caused the Freightliner to overturn and block multiple lanes of traffic (lanes 2-6) on the highway.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this vehicle collision.
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