Sedalia, MO - Elderly Driver Injured in Crash Near Moriarty Ave
Sedalia, MO (December 05, 2020) - An injury accident that was caused by tailgating occurred along MO-52 on Friday, December 4th in the city of Sedalia.
Official reports show that, at about 5:55 p.m., when a 1995 GMC traveling westbound along MO-52 near the intersection of Moriarty Avenue slowed to make a turn, it was rear-ended by a 2000 Mercury that neglected to maintain a safe following distance.
The driver of the GMC, a 78-year-old female from Cole Camp, sustained injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. She was transported to Bothwell Hospital for medical treatment.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Injury Accidents in Sedalia
All across the United States, millions of accident victims endure injuries and thousands more are killed every year. The state of Missouri saw 143,826 car crashes in 2008 which caused the deaths of 1,326 people. The largest portion of car accidents in our country are the result of distracted drivers. Nearly 14% of all Missouri traffic accidents stem from a driver not focusing on the road.
At Peterson & Associates, P.C., we take an aggressive approach at helping our clients recover after being injured in accidents. Our Kansas City personal injury attorneys strive to help accident victims get the justice and compensation they deserve after being harmed in preventable accidents.
Our Kansas City, Missouri personal injury attorneys understand the mental and emotional challenges victims face after being harmed. The financial impacts only make recovering more difficult. Our team is wholly committed to spending significant time and efforts on helping victims maximize their recoveries and we have a track record to prove it. With thousands of successful claims, we have helped our clients obtain a total of $500 million in claims.
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