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Passenger Killed After Driver Runs A Red Light

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A man is dead after a multiple-vehicle accident involving a postal truck in Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood. According to Chicago police, an SUV ran a red light and struck a postal truck at the 800 block of West Congress at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Saturday. A 31-year-old passenger in the SUV was killed instantly and pronounced deceased at the scene. Both drivers were also injured and were treated at Stroger Hospital. Their condition is currently unknown but their injuries are not life-threatening. The fatal accident is under police scrutiny. It is unknown if alcohol played a role in the crash.


Sadly, motor vehicle accidents are an everyday fact of life in the greater St. Louis area. The personal injury lawyers at Meyerkord & Kurth, LLC, are often confronted with serious injuries and wrongful death due to automobile accidents. If you or someone you love are a victim of an auto crash caused by the negligence or carelessness of another driver, you should immediately consult with St. Louis best auto accident attorneys. Serious injuries can cause medical expenses and loss of income. It is not fair for you to be responsible for all the damages when you did not cause the accident. Meyerkord & Kurth, LLC, has been privileged to represent the innocent victims of such negligent acts over the years in the St. Louis area. If you would like to find out more about how a Missouri auto accident attorney can help your personal injury claim, contact our downtown St. Louis law office for a free initial case review.
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