A Madison County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence in an auto accident.
Larry LaFond filed a lawsuit July 22 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Jordan Smith, alleging negligence.
According to the complaint, on May 24, LaFond, was driving his 2012 Hyundai Accent on East Broadway, near the intersection with Ridge Street in Alton. The suit says Smith, traveling southbound on Ridge Street near its intersection with East Broadway, when he disobeyed a red light, entered into the intersection and crashed into the plaintiff's vehicle.
The suit says Smith failed to keep lookout for other vehicles in the intersection and drove his vehicle at a speed greater than reasonable. The plaintiff alleges Smith also failed to yield the right of way and disobeyed the traffic control device.
The plaintiff says he sustained injuries, both temporary and permanent, and is prevented from taking care of his regular duties.
LaFond seeks damages of $50,000, plus court costs. He is represented by attorney Lanny Darr of the Darr Firm in Alton.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 15-L-921.