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Update: Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Crash That Claimed St. Louis Officer’s Life

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Attorney Tor Hoerman, admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association since 1995 and The Missouri Bar since 2009, specializes nationally in mass tort litigations. Locally, Tor specializes in auto accidents and a wide variety of personal injury incidents occuring in Illinois and Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, MO – On Tuesday, Ramon Chavez-Rodriguez, the man who was charged in connection with a crash that killed a St. Louis officer, pleaded guilty to a Class B felony DWI charge.

Fox2Now said in an update that Chavez-Rodriguez, 24, could expect a prison sentence between 5 and 15 years, according to Missouri statutes. Chavez-Rodriguez was charged with going over the speed limit and faces a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license.

Chavez-Rodriguez does not possess legal status in the U.S.

The collision happened on Sept. 22, 2024, near Grand Boulevard. Chavez-Rodriguez had lost control of his vehicle and crashed into St. Louis Metropolitan Officer David Lee. At the time, Lee was placing traffic cones around a separate crash that occurred that day.

EMS crews rushed Lee to the hospital, where he died from his injuries while undergoing surgery.

At TorHoerman, we deeply empathize with the pain and heartache families face after the death of their loved ones. If your family member was killed in a serious crash caused by a negligent driver, we are ready to provide you with compassionate and personalized legal guidance with respect to your wrongful death claim. In or out of court, we’ll advocate fiercely for your right to justice. Book a free consultation with our St. Louis wrongful death lawyers by phone at (314) 325-1369 or online.

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Attorney Eric Terry, Partner at TorHoerman Law, is an experienced advocate for St. Louis car accident victims. Leading the firm's personal injury division, Eric specializes in representing clients harmed by others' negligence on the road. With their expertise, the TorHoerman Law personal injury team has helped countless individuals navigate the legal system and recover millions in compensation. If you've been injured in a St. Louis car accident, Eric Terry and the attorneys on TorHoerman Law's personal injury team can help.

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