ST. LOUIS, MO – A male pedestrian was killed after being struck by two cars in northeast St. Louis Saturday night.
According to KMOV, the incident occurred near the intersection of Union Boulevard and Highland Avenue at about 11:15 p.m.
Police say the first driver involved struck the pedestrian with a side mirror while attempting to avoid the man. The second driver hit the victim as he was standing up, then fled the scene without stopping. No identifying information regarding the second driver has been released.
The first driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
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