Early Saturday morning by a tragic event when a 62-year-old pedestrian and his dog were killed in a hit-and-run incident. According to First Alert 4, the Florissant Police Department received a call about the accident around 7 a.m. in the 400 block of Waterford.
As investigations began, area residents were advised to take alternative routes. The victim, found lying in the road when authorities arrived, had unknown injuries that led to his death, with the dog's motionless form nearby. "A deceased dog, believed to belong to the victim, was also located nearby," a police spokesperson pointed out in a statement obtained by KSDK.
The identity of the perpetrator remains unknown, and authorities are urging witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to come forward. "Officers are currently investigating this case as a hit-and-run," the Florissant police stated. Officials have asked for the public's assistance, encouraging anyone with helpful information to contact the Florissant Police Department at 314-831-7000, as noted by FOX2now.
