Walsh, Illinois man escapes injury in Sunday crash on I-55

JEFFERSON CITY – A Walsh, Illinois man was involved in a traffic crash Sunday on I-55 in St. Louis County which resulted in moderate injuries for a St. Louis woman.

 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Steven T. Commuso of Walsh was the driver of a 2015 Jeep Cherokee which struck the rear of a 2007 Lexus driven by 19-year-old Amber Taylor of St. Louis.

 

Both vehicles then traveled off the right side of the road and came to rest against a rock wall.

 

Commuso was not hurt, but Taylor was taken to Mercy Hospital St. Louis by ambulance.

 

The crash happened about 5:05 p.m., north of Meramec Bottom Road.

 

Both drivers were buckled up.

 

Both vehicles received extensive damage and was towed from the scene by Miners Towing.