ST. LOUIS, MO – A hit-and-run in the Benton Park area late Friday night led to the death of a woman from Illinois and the serious injury of a man, according to KSDK.
The crash occurred near the intersection of Arsenal Street and Lemp Avenue, near I-55, when 48-year-old Tiffany Kurkjian, of Millstadt, Ill., and a 45-year-old man were walking near the street.
They were struck by the driver of a silver or gray 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse, who then fled the scene.
The pedestrians were taken to the hospital, where Kurkjian succumbed to her injuries.
The male victim, who was not immediately identified, sustained critical injuries. As of Saturday morning, his condition was stable.
Authorities are searching for the driver and continue to investigate the crash.
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 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 the rights of hit-and-run victims 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.
