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Man Killed in Sunset Hills Car Accident

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On Friday night, a two-vehicle car accident resulted in the death of a man in Sunset Hills, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 76-year-old Gary L. Brown was operating a pickup truck on Highway 30 when he attempted to make a left turn and collided with a passenger vehicle near Watson Road. The impact caused both vehicles to leave the roadway and the passenger vehicle overturned. The driver of the car, 22-year-old Scott W. Marek was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and his passenger, 23-year-old Waylon D. Caldwell sustained critical injuries and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Brown was also taken to the hospital for injuries he sustained in the crash.

Auto accidents occur so frequently that it is common to read or hear of at least one each day from media outlets. The severity of these accidents can range from minor to devastating resulting in serious injuries and death. According to the Association of Safe International Road Travel, there are 37,000 individuals killed in car accidents every year in the United States. A vast majority of these accidents are preventable and caused by a form of negligence.

The experienced St. Louis auto accident lawyers at Meyerkord & Kurth have over 100 years of experience and have recovered over $350 million for our clients damages. We will work to hold all negligent parties responsible for your accident by recovering the maximum compensation for your damages. Contact us today for a free no-obligation consultation.

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