Mountain Township, MO (November 21, 2022) – A traffic accident took place in McDonald County that claimed the life of 56-year-old Thomas McKeever of Seligman, Arkansas. On November 20, the Missouri State Highway Patrol was notified that a crash occurred on Route E.
According to reports, the driver of a 2001 Toyota four Runner was traveling on Route E when she drove the vehicle over the centerline and struck a 2018 Kia Soul.
The driver of the Toyota, 77-year-old Carolyn Hayes, was transported to Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas, for the treatment of minor injuries.
The driver of the Kia, 57-year-old Michelle McKeever, was transported to Ross Hinton Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the treatment of serious injuries. Her passenger, 56-year-old Thomas McKeever, was fatally injured. He was pronounced dead at the scene by McDonald County Deputy Coroner Jonathan Fletcher.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.
We hope Carolyn Hayes and Michelle McKeever recover quickly following this accident.
Our condolences are with the family of Thomas McKeever at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Missouri
Auto accidents in the state of Missouri take the lives of more than a thousand victims every year. There are many cases where people lose their lives as a result of driver negligence. When vehicles cross over the centerline of travel, they place the lives of every other driver sharing the road at risk of being severely harmed. Unfortunately, this is an action that continues to happen day after day in our state. Some of the common causes of these accidents include:
- Distracted driving: With more and more people using phones and other devices while behind the wheel, it’s no surprise that distracted driving is becoming a bigger problem. When motorists take their attention off the road ahead, even for a moment, they’re more likely to veer into oncoming traffic.
- Drowsy driving: Drivers who are tired are also more likely to cross over the centerline. Drowsy driving is especially dangerous because it can happen without warning – you might not realize you’re falling asleep at the wheel until it’s too late.
- Intoxication: Drugs, both illegal and prescription, can also impair drivers and increase the risk of an accident. Regrettably, driving while impaired can cause you to veer into oncoming traffic and cause a severe accident.
If your loved one has died as a result of a fatal collision, a wrongful death lawyer in Mountain Township can help your family get justice. Although there is no way to bring back the lives of those taken away so suddenly and unexpectedly, an attorney can help you seek financial compensation to cover the damages that you face during the grieving process and beyond.
Our car accident lawyers at Peterson & Associates, P.C. are here to help your family seek the compensation that you need and deserve. We will fight to ensure the person who caused the death of your loved one is held accountable. Furthermore, our team will fight to ensure you have the financial resources that you need to cover funeral arrangements, medical costs, and more. Schedule a free consultation calling our law firm today at 816-888-8888.
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