JENNINGS, MO (ST. LOUIS COUNTY) – A man crossing the street in a motorized wheelchair was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Jennings late last night, according to KSDK.
The crash occurred as the victim was attempting to go across Halls Ferry Road, near Jennings Station Road at about 9:30 p.m.
The victim was then struck by a driver who subsequently fled the scene.
The victim, who has not yet been publicly identified, was taken to the hospital, and there he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities continue to search for the suspect and suspect vehicle at this time. The accident remains under investigation.
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 crash, 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 help protect victims against reckless and selfish hit-and-run drivers 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.
