St. Louis man involved in two-vehicle accident that injures bystander

REYNOLDS COUNTY, MO – A St. Louis man struggled to manage a turn, rear-ended a vehicle, and hit a nearby pedestrian Tuesday afternoon on Highway 21, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports.

At 4:30 p.m., a 2016 Toyota Highlander hit the back of a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis after failing to negotiate a curve. Destiney Aiello, 38, was standing near the Mercury and was seriously injured in the collision.

Aiello was transported to St. Louis Anthony’s Hospital for treatment.

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