I-55/70 driver claims she was rear-ended

A St. Clair County woman says she was rear-ended while driving in East St. Louis.

Sarah A. Bottcher filed a lawsuit Nov. 22 against Lacey E. Feigl in St. Clair County Circuit Court.

Bottcher was driving her Dodge Avenger west on Interstate 55/70 in November 2011, according to the complaint. As she neared milepost 3, Bottcher says she was hit from behind by a Pontiac G6 being driven by Feigl. Bottcher claims she was hurt in the crash.

Bottcher accuses Feigl of negligence and asks for more than $50,000 in damages for the cost of medical care, loss of income and court fees.

Attorney Gregory M. Skinner of Belleville represents Bottcher.

St. Clair County Circuit Court Case No. 12-L-640