FedEx Crash Proves Fatal for Beloved Springfield Teacher

In the aftermath of a tragic three-vehicle collision on January 5, 2024, along I-44, the Springfield Police Department identified the victim as Jennifer Bryant, a dedicated high school science teacher with an impressive 20-year tenure at Hillcrest High School. The entire Missouri community is now grappling with the loss of a beloved educator who has left an indelible mark on the lives of countless students.

According to the information provided, The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of I-44 and U.S. 65 in Springfield, Missouri. Bryant, 45 years old, was driving her 2022 Toyota Sienna when a westbound semi-truck breached the barrier cable, colliding with both her vehicle and an eastbound FedEx truck. 

The driver of the FedEx truck sustained only minor injuries, according to official reports. Friends of the victim’s family are raising funds with a GoFundMe campaign, inviting contributions to aid her husband and four children: GoFundMe link.

Efforts should be taken to preserve the evidence, including onboard video and surveillance video, truck maintenance and repair records, driving logs, bills of lading, and other evidence to help answer how this tragedy occurred and to hold responsible parties liable for the damages they caused.  Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Jennifer Bryant

The Legal Team at Scherr Law is Here to Help Commercial Truck Accident Victims

In the unfortunate event of being involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer, you may consider seeking fair compensation. Jim Scherr’s legal representation has successfully recovered more than $370 million in a judgment against FedEx and has recovered compensation for many clients who have suffered losses due to unsafe commercial trucks. Scherr Law has emerged as a leading advocate in the effort to hold FedEx responsible for its practices that have led to instances of severe injuries and tragic fatalities.

If you or a loved one is involved in a tragic, catastrophic, or wrongful death accident involving a  tractor-trailer or a FedEx vehicle, contact the attorneys at James Scherr Law for a complimentary consultation at 1.855.SUE.FEDX.