Fatal Car Accident in St Louis Yesterday
Police are still trying to piece together the details of a fatal car accident that occurred in St. Louis yesterday. The crash involved three vehicles: a 2021 Toyota Corolla, a 2018 Chrysler 200, and a Mercury Milan. One of the drivers was going the wrong way on the interstate, according to police. The accident resulted in the death of the woman driving the Toyota. The other person was critically injured. Police are still trying to find the wrong-way driver.
Police in St. Louis County are investigating a fatal car accident near Mackenzie Road/Langley Avenue. An adult female was killed in the crash. When officers arrived on the scene, they found five motor vehicles involved. According to St. Louis County Police, the crash was caused alcohol.
According to authorities, the pickup truck driver was speeding and drinking at the time of the collision. He crossed the center line in westbound traffic and collided with an eastbound vehicle. The driver of the passenger car was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck faces criminal charges of Driving under the Influence as well as Criminal Vehicularhomicide. Joni Dahl, a victim of the pickup truck accident, is 39 years old. She resides in rural Eveleth (MN).
The collision involved a pickup truck as well as a Chevy. It took place in south St. Louis County. According to reports, the pickup truck driver was speeding and didn’t see a red light in front Oakville Middle School. He crashed into the back of his car as a result.
The driver of the other vehicle, a 2002 Ford, was driving south on Interstate 44 when the accident occurred. The driver of the other vehicle, an unidentified 27-year-old, was driving the wrong way. Despite this, the driver continued to drive in the wrong direction on Lumiere Place Blvd and hit the front of the mechanic’s shop. Both drivers were drunk.
The driver of the Ford Focus suffered fatal injuries. She was driving under the influence and failed to signal for a turn. The rear passenger in the other vehicle suffered minor injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Jetta was also transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Missouri’s Department of Transportation keeps track of traffic accidents, including fatalities as well as injuries. In 2016, St. Louis had 171 traffic-related fatalities. These accidents were responsible for 5.6% state-related serious injuries. Missouri is notorious for its traffic-related deaths, with dozens of fatal crashes and injuries occurring every year. A recent report ranked Missouri as the 12th-most dangerous state for driving.