St. Louis, MO (November 22, 2024) – A rear-end collision involving a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse occurred on eastbound Interstate 70, west of Interstate 270, at approximately 6:25 p.m. Friday evening. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to two occupants of the Chevrolet Traverse.
Details of the Vehicles:
- Chevrolet Traverse (Vehicle 1):
- The driver, a 37-year-old male from St. Louis, MO, and an occupant, a 38-year-old female from St. Louis, MO, both sustained moderate injuries. They were wearing safety devices and were transported to SSM Health DePaul Hospital by Pattonville Fire and EMS.
- The vehicle sustained extensive damage and was towed by A-One Towing.
- Freightliner Cascadia (Vehicle 2):
- The driver, a 36-year-old male from Franklin Square, NY, was uninjured. The vehicle sustained moderate damage and was driven from the scene.
- The driver was insured through Progressive.
Crash Sequence:
- Vehicle 1 (Chevrolet Traverse) was traveling in lane four and slowed due to traffic congestion.
- Vehicle 2 (Freightliner Cascadia), traveling behind Vehicle 1 in the same lane, was following too closely and traveling too fast for the conditions.
- The driver of Vehicle 2 attempted to swerve to the right to avoid Vehicle 1 but struck the rear-right end of Vehicle 1 with its left front, causing the collision.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, led by TPR. D.O. Gillespie, is investigating the crash.
Rear-End Collisions in Missouri
Rear-end collisions, particularly those involving large commercial vehicles, can result in significant injuries due to the force of impact. These accidents often occur due to excessive speed, following too closely, or failing to adjust to traffic conditions.
Missouri’s traffic safety guidelines emphasize maintaining safe following distances and adhering to speed limits to prevent such crashes. Drivers of large vehicles are encouraged to take extra precautions due to their vehicles’ longer stopping distances.
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