St. Charles, MO (October 24, 2024) – A significant vehicle collision occurred on Wednesday evening, resulting in multiple injuries. At approximately 6:45 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene on Interstate 70 Eastbound at First Capitol Drive.
Preliminary reports indicate that the accident involved three vehicles traveling eastbound on the interstate. A 2014 Toyota Corolla, driven by 76-year-old Catherine Reddin from St. Louis, MO, was in lane #4. A 2018 Freightliner, driven by 57-year-old Iosif Szabo from Livonia, MI, was in lane #3, while a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by 31-year-old Terron Dale from St. Louis, MO, was in lane #1.
The incident occurred when the left side of the Toyota Corolla struck the front right of the Freightliner after an improper lane change, which remains undetermined. Following the initial impact, the Corolla traveled into the path of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, resulting in a collision where the front of the Jeep struck the left side of the Corolla.
All vehicles sustained damage, with both the Toyota Corolla and the Jeep Grand Cherokee declared total losses and towed from the scene by A1 Towing. The Freightliner sustained minor damage and was driven from the scene.
Emergency responders provided immediate medical assistance to those involved. Catherine Reddin, the driver of the Toyota, sustained injuries and was transported by St. Charles County EMS to St. Joe’s East for further evaluation. Terron Dale, the driver of the Jeep, also suffered injuries and was taken to DePaul Hospital by St. Charles City EMS. A juvenile male occupant in the Jeep, aged 3, was similarly transported to DePaul Hospital for precautionary measures.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this accident.
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