Charles Bunnel Killed in St. Louis Pedestrian Accident
The 10-year-old boy was struck by a pick-up truck near Cinnabar Drive on Sunday night
Charles Bunnel, 10, of Sappington, died in a pedestrian crash on Gravois Road near Cinnabar Drive in St. Louis County on Sunday, according to the St. Louis County Police Department.
Officers from the Affton Southwest Precinct arrived just before 10:30 p.m. to find the child suffering from serious injuries in the eastbound lanes. The child was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died.
Preliminary reports indicate the boy ran into the road before being struck by a pick-up truck. The driver of the truck called 911 after the collision and is cooperating with investigators.
The crash remains under active investigation by detectives. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the collision to contact the department at 636-529-8210.
The investigation into the fatal pedestrian crash that killed 10-year-old Bunnel on Gravois Road near Cinnabar Drive is ongoing. Police reports indicate the boy ran into the eastbound lanes of Gravois Road before being struck by a pickup truck. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities.
National Legal Analyst Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. "In addition to the diligent work of police, an attorney will carefully review what may have contributed to the crash," Bond said. This review would include details such as vehicle speed, driver attention, road conditions, and visibility at the time of the 10:30 p.m. incident.
The St. Louis County Police Department's active investigation will seek to establish a full picture of the events leading to the collision. National Legal Analyst Stefano Formica, Of Counsel at Bond Legal. "It is vital for victims to hire an an attorney when filing a personal injury claim, which allows them to negotiate with an insurance company on behalf of a client," Formica said.
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Missouri wrongful death statute
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.080, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. Missouri applies pure comparative fault. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and aggravating circumstances damages.