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Teen Volleyball Player Sue City of St. Louis After Losing Legs in Car Accident Caused by Released Robbery Suspect

  • Janae Edmondson, an 18-year-old girl from Tennessee, lost both legs after being struck by two speeding drivers with suspended licenses in St. Louis.
  • One driver, Daniel Riley, was out on bond for robbery charges despite violating the terms of his release over 50 times.
  • Edmondson is suing the city of St. Louis for negligence in failing to maintain a safe intersection and revoke Riley's bond.
  • A GoFundMe for Edmondson has raised over $800,000 to help her attend Middle Tennessee State University where she received a partial scholarship to help manage the volleyball program.
  • Riley remains jailed awaiting trial for his criminal charges.
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