ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A pedestrian died late Tuesday evening in a north St. Louis County crash. Authorities say it’s the fourth pedestrian death that followed a St. Louis County collision this month.
The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 9800 block of Halls Ferry Road. A woman died in the collision, though police have not disclosed her name or age.
Investigators say the driver was heading northbound on Halls Ferry Road when their vehicle struck a woman in the roadway. The woman was rushed to a hospital after the crash and she later died from her injuries.
Police say the driver briefly left the scene, but returned to the area. It’s unclear whether prosecutors plan to file any charges in the collision.
The crash comes just days after an elderly man died in a pedestrian crash in south St. Louis County. Also last week, in the City of St. Louis, a mother and a daughter died in a pedestrian crash while leaving a Drake concert downtown.
Amid an alarming trend in pedestrian deaths, authorities are reminding drivers to follow traffic signals and slow down when they notice pedestrians on the road, especially along busy streets or highways.
The St. Louis County Police Department is handling the investigation and searching for more information. If you have anything relevant to share, contact county police at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
