Hit-and-run accident on Chambers Rd kills man

FERGSON, MO – A hit-and-run accident killed a man near the intersection of Chambers Rd and Coppinger Dr, according to KMOV.

Police were dispatched to the area after receiving reports of a man being struck by a car while trying to cross the street at Chambers Rd. Witnesses describe the suspect’s vehicle as a grey or tan four-door car with front-end damage.

Following the initial collision, the man died after being struck by a second vehicle. The driver of that vehicle remained at the scene of the accident.

Emergency crews transported the victim to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

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 hit-and-run accident, 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 fight for a change to the dangerous intersection 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.