Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Crash in Booneville, Missouri.
56-year-old construction worker, Gregory Glover of Eureka, was
killed Friday morning while working on a road-widening project on
Highway 5 in Boonville, Missouri. Glover was off the road and wearing
a reflective vest, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was struck just after 10:00 am by Karen Redfern, of Boonville, who then proceeded to crash into a ditch. The speed limit was 45 mph, but it was well marked with cones and signs, according to the Highway Patrol. Redfern was not injured in the accident.
Court records indicate that Redfern was intoxicated on alcohol and drugs. She admitted to drinking, but claims she didn't remember the crash. Redfern was arrested and is being charged with armed criminal action, first-degree assault with physical injury, first-degree involuntary manslaughter, and driving while intoxicated-prior offender. She has completed a substance abuse program after she was charged with drinking and driving in July 2008.
This tragic story illustrates the dangers of drinking before getting behind the wheel. But in this particular case, criminal charges definitely seem warranted. How is it that Karen Redfern can't remember the crash? Is it because she was extremely drunk? Her Blood Alcohol Content has not been disclosed. But we do know that she ran completely off the road where she struck Glover who was wearing a reflective vest. And yet she doesn't remember any of this! Of course, it should not go unnoticed that Karen Redfern previously pled guilty to drunk driving in July 2008.
In wrongful death cases, Missouri law holds that there are three classes of possible wrongful death claimants. Generally, a spouse, children, or parents of the killed driver is eligible to bring a wrongful death case.
If you have been injured and would like to speak with a Missouri Car Accident Lawyer, contact Josh Myers at 888-956-2487. It's always free to talk about your case and there are no fees unless and until we recover on your behalf.
He was struck just after 10:00 am by Karen Redfern, of Boonville, who then proceeded to crash into a ditch. The speed limit was 45 mph, but it was well marked with cones and signs, according to the Highway Patrol. Redfern was not injured in the accident.
Court records indicate that Redfern was intoxicated on alcohol and drugs. She admitted to drinking, but claims she didn't remember the crash. Redfern was arrested and is being charged with armed criminal action, first-degree assault with physical injury, first-degree involuntary manslaughter, and driving while intoxicated-prior offender. She has completed a substance abuse program after she was charged with drinking and driving in July 2008.
This tragic story illustrates the dangers of drinking before getting behind the wheel. But in this particular case, criminal charges definitely seem warranted. How is it that Karen Redfern can't remember the crash? Is it because she was extremely drunk? Her Blood Alcohol Content has not been disclosed. But we do know that she ran completely off the road where she struck Glover who was wearing a reflective vest. And yet she doesn't remember any of this! Of course, it should not go unnoticed that Karen Redfern previously pled guilty to drunk driving in July 2008.
In wrongful death cases, Missouri law holds that there are three classes of possible wrongful death claimants. Generally, a spouse, children, or parents of the killed driver is eligible to bring a wrongful death case.
If you have been injured and would like to speak with a Missouri Car Accident Lawyer, contact Josh Myers at 888-956-2487. It's always free to talk about your case and there are no fees unless and until we recover on your behalf.
