Steven Starr, Katherine Starr Injured in Truck Accident in Newton County, MO
Newton County, MO -- December 12, 2022, Steven Starr and Katherine Starr were injured due to an accident where their car was hit by a truck.
Investigators said that the incident happened at around 6:00 a.m. along US 60 in the Granby area.
Details said that 52-year-old Steven Starr and 53-year-old Katherine Starr were in a Nissan Altima traveling eastbound along the highway. It appears their vehicle was attempting to make a u-turn when an eastbound Peterbilt truck hit them.
Both Steven and Katherine Starr had injuries not said to be life-threatening. Additional details about the crash are unavailable at this time.
Commentary on Steven Starr, Katherine Starr Truck Accident in Newton County
One key detail missing from these reports is how exactly the victims were making a u-turn. If they slowed down ahead of time, had their blinker on, and were clearly visible and avoidable, a truck hitting them would likely be a sign the truck driver wasn't paying attention to the road. Otherwise, it's possible they made an abrupt maneuver that left the truck driver without enough time to slow down. It's possible police simply didn't feel the need to release that info publicly, but this can sometimes be a sign they're not really giving the crash the attention it deserves. When it comes to getting a trucking company to take responsibility, victims and families need as much evidence as possible. So if there is evidence showing that someone made a mistake here, it may take more thorough investigations than the authorities are bothering to do on their own.
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