14-year-old girl killed, 2 other teens injured in two-vehicle crash in Jefferson County

Northland Injury law has represented many teenage drivers who have been involved in accidents. As fathers first and then attorneys, it is important for us to promote teen driver safety.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported fatal accident that happened at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Saturday afternoon on southbound Highway B south of Rocky Farm Road.

Police say a 16-year-old male driver traveling northbound on Highway B failed to negotiate a left-hand curve, crossed over the centerline, and hit a car traveling southbound.

One of the passengers in that car, a 14-year-old teenage girl of Hillsboro, Missouri, died in the crash.

The driver, a 16-year-old teenage boy from DeSoto, Missouri, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The second passenger, a 13-year-old girl of Hillsboro, was taken to a hospital with moderate injuries.

The driver was wearing his seatbelt but the two passengers were not.

If you or a loved one have suffered accident injuries in a car accident call Northland Injury Law at (816) 400-4878 to speak to a Missouri automobile accident lawyer today for help in recovering the compensation you need. An experienced personal injury attorney can ease some of the burden by engaging in fact-finding, gathering the necessary documentation, and crafting concise and thorough demands for settlement of your claim.