Pedestrian struck, killed by hit-and-run driver on MLK Drive

ST. LOUIS, MO – A pedestrian died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Martin Luther King Drive early this morning, according to information from KMOV4.

The collision occurred near the intersection of MLK Dr and Deer Street at around 1 a.m., as a male pedestrian was walking on a sidewalk. A driver headed eastbound then went into the westbound lanes and onto the sidewalk, where she crashed into two buildings and the victim before crashing into a third building. The driver then attempted to flee the scene on foot.

The impact sent the pedestrian over the top of the vehicle and onto the concrete nearby. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities located the driver, identified as a 35-year-old woman, a few blocks from the crash site and took her into police custody.

This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian collision, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to advocate for safer sidewalks across the state or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis pedestrian accident attorneys.