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Accused Attackers Apologize After 63-Year-Old Man Beaten Following Missouri Crash

Police say Lance Jeffries suffered blood clots and a swollen jaw after a minor crash turned into an assault, and the investigation remains active.

  • On Saturday, 63-year-old Lance Jeffries, a retired truck driver, was assaulted in Jennings, Missouri, following a minor traffic collision; he was unable to provide officers with a statement at the scene.
  • After rear-ending another vehicle, Jeffries exited his car to check on the occupants, who reportedly became angry and began yelling before attacking him.
  • Jeffries remains hospitalized with a swollen jaw and blood clots in his leg and stomach from being kicked during the violent encounter.
  • Daughter Valancia Jeffries stated her father is in "a lot of pain" and requires surgery while the family pleads for justice against the suspects.
  • St. Louis County Police continue investigating the active case without immediate arrests, urging anyone with information or video of the assault to contact law enforcement.
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Accused attackers apologize after 63-year-old man beaten following Missouri crash

A rear-end crash quickly escalated into a violent confrontation, leaving a man hospitalized with severe injuries.

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