4 Injured in St. Charles Motorcycle Collision

2 motorcycles traveling on Route H in St. Charles County crashed and overturned Sunday evening in St. Charles County, injuring both drivers and their respective passgengers. Forrest Booth was operating his Harley Davidson with Kristy Smith riding with him as a passenger. Lane White was operating his Harley Davidson with his passenger Lisa Wheeler. Both were traveling south on Route H in St. Charles when they traveled off of the roadway to the left side.

Both drivers and passengers were ejected and sustained severe injuries. Booth, Smith and White were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph's Hospital. Passenger Lisa Wheeler was taken by emergency helicopter to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. It is unknown at this time what exactly caused this collision. Investigators from a St. Charles accident injury lawyer would work with the Missouri Highway Patrol to gather more information on this incident.

Recent ideal weather conditions are welcoming motorcycle enthusiasts on to our roads before the looming cold winter season moves in. Though motorcyclists face the same laws and responsibilities as any other Missouri motorist, they face a higher amount of risk when operating a motorcycle. Conditions of the roads, weather, other motorists, and distractions pose more of an inherent threat to a motorcycle driver. Motorcyclists are held to a higher level of attentiveness to the road and its surroundings. Multiple factors could have contributed to this particular crash – the details of which we again, are investigating.

If you or someone you know has been injured while driving or riding on a motorcycle, a St. Louis personal injury attorney may be able to represent you. You are entitled to compensation for your injuries no matter what the causing circumstance is. By law, all Missouri motorists must hold current and active automobile insurance to operate a motor vehicle. This coverage ensures that you are compensated in the event of any unfortunate circumstance you are faced with. Allowing an accident lawyer to ensure your settlement is fair and substantial may be very helpful when it comes time to pay medical bills and other damages.