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By JamesBrown, February 3, 2012 10:36 am

On Wednesday evening just after 6:30 pm, a man was putting gas in his friend’s disabled vehicle on Interstate 55 when he was hit and killed by a semi-truck that was driving by. Moustafa Elmansy (67) received a call from a friend saying he needed help because his car ran out of gas on I-55. Elmansy got gas and went to help his friend. Elmansy parked in front of his friend’s vehicle in the left shoulder of the interstate, and the gas tank faced the highway. Elmansy was standing near the passenger side of his friend’s car, and as he started putting gas in the car, he was hit by an 18-wheeler. After the semi-truck hit him, Elmansy was dragged by the truck for several hundred feet. The name of the truck driver has not been release but according to the St. Louis Post dispatch, he is 59 years old, and stopped his truck after the accident happened.

Moustafa Elmansy died at the scene of the accident. According to reports the driver of the semi-truck didn’t even see the victim before he hit him. I would like to offer my condolences to the friends and family of Moustafa Elmansy. This was a tragic accident that shouldn’t have happened.

Missouri Highway Patrol offered some tips on staying safe if you have car trouble, and I wanted to make these known, so hopefully a tragic accident like this doesn’t happen again.

1. You have a lot more room on the right shoulder; so if possible, pull over there if you’re having car issues.
2. You have more protection inside your car, so try to stay in it if possible.
3. Missouri Highway Patrol has a toll free number for drivers having car trouble, dial *55 and give them your location.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you might not need a lawyer, but you will need helpful and accurate information. Before you speak to a lawyer, insurance adjuster, or sign any forms, you need to read my FREE book, “The Missouri Accident Book: Dealing with the Aftermath.” This book will arm you with the information necessary to make all the right moves after your Missouri car accident.

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By JamesBrown, January 27, 2012 1:58 pm

A hit-and-run accident in St. Louis County that occurred Thursday evening left one St. Louis woman dead. According to a report posted by CBS St. Louis, Ciby Kimbrough (70) was killed in a two vehicle collision that happened around 7:40 pm at the intersection of Clayton Road and Wood Hill Drive. The police arrived at the scene and… Continue reading

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By JamesBrown, January 25, 2012 2:15 pm

A rollover car crash in St. Charles County last Thursday was the result of a speeding driver, and left two injured. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, around 4:50 am, Nathan Bracy (28) was driving his 2002 Ford Explorer northbound on the ramp from US Highway 61 to Interstate 70. Reports indicate that Bracy was driving too fast… Continue reading

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By JamesBrown, January 23, 2012 11:32 am

A distracted driver caused an accident on Wednesday in Jefferson County leaving himself and his two passengers injured. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, John Reed (41) was driving his 2002 Hyundai Accent southbound on Missouri Route F just south of McNamee School Road. Around 6:00 pm he wasn’t paying attention which caused his vehicle to travel off… Continue reading

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By JamesBrown, January 19, 2012 9:19 am

When you’re thinking about filing a Missouri injury case or contacting a Missouri injury lawyer, you’re probably wondering: “how can I be sure I have a good case?”  That’s not always easy to determine but you can be sure you need to know at least one thing; can you prove liability in your Missouri injury lawsuit?  In a Missouri injury case, liability is when a person (including a company) is… Continue reading

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By JamesBrown, January 17, 2012 7:48 am

Around 4:15 am on Saturday, a Missouri Car Accident in Jefferson County left two people injured. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Dillon Watson (21) was driving a 1999 Dodge Avenger westbound on Jarvis Road at Sandy Valley Road when the accident happened. According to reports, Watson failed to stop at a stop sign, traveled across the intersection… Continue reading

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By JamesBrown, January 16, 2012 2:12 pm

Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, MN has recently issued a voluntary recall of their 6-piece LED Flashlight Sets. The recall has been issued because the products can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, which can cause fire or burn hazards.

The 6-piece flashlight sets are made of silver plastic with black rubber around the handle and base of the light. The recall includes sets with the UPC code… Continue reading

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By JamesBrown, January 10, 2012 7:20 am

A Franklin County car accident that occurred early Tuesday morning left four St. Clair, MO males injured. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, around 1 am, Dylan Sheldon (19) was driving a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta southbound on Peacock Road about a mile south of Springfield Road. Sheldon was travelling too fast and became airborne after coming to the top of a hill. This caused him to lose control… Continue reading

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By JamesBrown, January 9, 2012 2:59 pm

On January 5, a roll-over accident in Jefferson County left a teen woman with serious injuries. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Richard Maiden (22) was driving a 2000 Toyota Echo north on Old Sugar Creek Road, just south of Diehl Road. Around 7:15pm, Maiden traveled off the right side of the road and over-corrected. This caused… Continue reading

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By JamesBrown, January 4, 2012 7:46 am

Around 3:30 am on Tuesday morning, a one-car accident in St. Francois County took the life of a 34-year-old man riding as a passenger, and left the driver seriously injured. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Brian Motley (37) was driving his 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo northbound on Route E about ½ mile south of the Big… Continue reading