On August 19, 2008, Wyandotte County District Attorney charged Dion Jones with aggravated battery in connection with the injury of a Kansas City Police Officer in an car wreck that happened at 34^th and Webster.  After the collision, Jones attempted to flee the scene with a five-month old child in his vehicle.  In addition to the charges for the injury to the police officer, he was also charged with battery for the injury of another person in the collision, as well as leaving the scene, and endangerment of a child.  He is currently being held in custody in Wyandotte County jail in lieu of a $50,000.00 bond.

Often times, defendants in car accident cases are charged criminally for their actions.  If you are in an auto accident and receive a notice that a person who hit you has a criminal trial approaching, it is important for you to attend the trial and testify if asked.  Just because a person is charged with a criminal offense, it is not admissible in your case against them.  However, if they plead guilty or are convicted, this is admissible, and really helps shine the light for the jury. 

If you've been in a car wreck and would like to speak with a Missouri auto accident attorney, contact Josh Myers.