Car accident claims life of 17 year old Paul “”Brad”” Lewis

Paul Bradley “Brad” Lewis, 17, died early Monday morning, April 25, 2005, at St. John’s Mercy Hospital, in St. Louis, MO., as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on July 21, 1987. Arrangements are being made through Taylor Funeral Home in Farmington.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Mr. Lewis was traveling eastbound on Highway 32 in Ste. Genevieve County on April 23 when a vehicle driven by 19 year old David Garcia of Park Hills attempted to pass another vehicle, and struck Mr. Lewis’ Ford Ranger head on.

Garcia was transported to St. Louis University Hospital by Arch Ambulance with serious injuries.

Lewis was transported to St. John’s Mercy Hospital in Creve Couer by Arch Ambulance.