Madison County woman sues driver she says caused car crash

A Madison County woman is suing a Litchfield man and his employer after she was hurt in a car crash.

Betsey Becker filed a lawsuit against Christopher Travis and Ervin Cable Construction LLC Sept. 1 in Madison County Circuit Court.

According to the lawsuit, Becker was driving her car on Route 66 in Montgomery County in October 2009 when a truck driven by Travis allegedly crossed the center line and crashed into her. Becker says the crash injured her elbow, clavicle, ankle and foot. She says she also suffered a concussion.

The complaint claims Travis was working for Ervin Cable Construction at the time of the incident.

Becker is asking for $50,000 from each defendant for pain and suffering, medical costs and loss of wages.

Becker is represented by Samuel A. Mormino Jr. in Alton.

Madison County Circuit Court Case No. 10-L-913