Driver, Paramedics Injured in St. Charles County Car Accident
The crash involving a county ambulance happened on Highway 94 near Portage Des Sioux on Monday evening.
Candice BondA car driver and the paramedics on an ambulance were hurt in a crash on Highway 94 in St. Charles County on Monday, according to the St. Charles County Ambulance District.
How the Highway 94 and Highway J Crash Unfolded
The collision took place around 6:30 p.m. where Highway 94 meets Highway J, close to Portage Des Sioux. The ambulance district said the ambulance was running with its emergency lights and sirens on when a car hit it in the intersection. A patient was riding in the ambulance and was moved into a different ambulance. The district said the paramedics aboard had minor injuries. The car's driver was hurt and was taken to a hospital by another ambulance that responded. The district said those injuries were not considered life-threatening.
What Comes Next After the Highway 94 Crash
The ambulance district described the crash in a Facebook post and expressed gratitude to its crew and the first responder partners who helped. The district has not released the names of the people involved. No charges have been announced, and no crash report has been made public.
Police often ask witnesses to come forward in the days after a crash. Even a small detail from someone who saw it can help fill in the picture.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Missouri usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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