Passenger Killed in Multi-Car Accident on St. Charles Rock Road

St. Louis, MO Car Accident — A Maryland Heights woman perished last week in a car accident at an
intersection of St. Charles Rock Road and a private road near a Schnucks and Home Depot.

At approximate 12:40PM on June 23, 2022, a vehicle took an unsafe left hand turn from St. Charles Rock Road onto a
private road, striking the passenger side of another vehicle and killing its occupant. The first then overturned and
stuck two more vehicles stopped at a stop light. While the last two vehicles suffered some property damage,
thankfully no other injuries occurred. The passenger was pronounced at the scene by the Pattonville Fire Department.

You can read the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report
here.

The accident is a stark reminder of the damage that car
accidents can cause, in the worst cases resulting in the wrongful death of a loved one. Burger Law’s auto accident
law firm encourages everyone to drive cautiously and follow the rules of the road to keep
themselves and others safe.

Accidentally killing someone in a car accident can result in jail time, depending on the circumstances. Legal consequences vary based on whether negligence, reckless driving, vehicular manslaughter, or vehicular homicide is involved. Charges can range from misdemeanors, like vehicular manslaughter, to felonies, such as vehicular homicide or second-degree murder, depending on factors like intoxication or prior offenses. Penalties include fines, license suspension, and imprisonment, with vehicular homicide carrying the most severe punishment—up to life in prison. Consult legal advice for defense strategies if facing such charges.

For over 30 years, the St. Louis-based car accident lawyers of Burger Law have been defending the rights of the
injured and vulnerable throughout Missouri and Illinois. We’re sharing this news with you to help you understand the
risks of car accidents and show you how important safe driving is to our communities. If you or a loved one was
injured in a car accident because of somebody else’s negligence, you may be eligible for a financial recovery. Trust
in Burger Law to secure you justice and the best possible compensation in your case. Our personal injury lawyers are
compassionate, knowledgeable and aggressive in getting our clients what they are owed. Reach out to us at
(314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form for a free consultation about your case.