Missouri State Highway Patrol responded Monday afternoon to a 2-vehcile crash on I-70 west in St. Louis County.  20-year-old Bryant Fogelbach of Pacific, Missouri, was driving on westbound Interstate 70 near Interstate 270 when a semi-truck began to merge in to his lane of traffic.  The truck driver reportedly did not see Fogelbach's vehicle when he began to change lanes.  Fogelbach increased his already interstate-level speed to avoid the truck, causing him to crash in to the rear of the vehicle traveling in front of him - that of 28-year-old St. Peters resident Kellie Back.  Back sustained minor injuries as a result of the sudden impact and was taken by ambulance to St. John's Hospital in Creve Coeur.   

It is unknown at this time why Fogelbach accelerated his vehicle to avoid the truck as opposed to changing lanes.  Our Missouri semi-truck attorneys continue to investigate this matter in order to obtain further detail behind this collision. 

In this specific case, it appears that Kellie Back did not do anything to contribute to the crash, and there is nothing she could have done to avoid a collision.  Unfortunately Ms. Back is an injury victim, now faced with physical debilitation and medical bills as a result.  A team of St. Louis truck accident lawyers may benefit a victim such as this by ensuring that the persons hurt are properly compensated for medical expenses, lost wages, pain & suffering, loss of earning capacity, and other forms of "damages."  Our personal injury attorneys work closely with clients to address each and every aspect of a motor vehicle crash and how it has impacted his or her life.  Together, we obtain a monetary outcome that addresses each of these aspects and aides in recovery both physically and financially.