Early this morning, tragedy struck at the intersection of West Florissant and Arlington in St. Louis, where a vehicle collided with two pedestrians, an adult and a juvenile. St. Louis Metropolitan Police have confirmed the incident and noted that the vehicle involved remained at the scene following the crash. In a social media post, authorities advised the public to find alternative routes as the area has been closed for investigation.
According to the St. Louis Police Department's X update, Accident Reconstruction investigators are now thoroughly working to piece together the circumstances that led up to the collision. "Accident Reconstruction investigators have been called to West Florissant and Arlington after a pedestrian crash. Two people, an adult and a juvenile, have been hit," the department stated. The involvement of a public information officer suggests that further details will soon be available to the community.
Accident Reconstruction investigators have been called to West Florissant and Arlington after a pedestrian crash. Two people, an adult and a juvenile, have been hit. The vehicle involved remained at the scene. The area is closed, please use alternate route.
— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD) January 20, 2025
A PIO is responding. pic.twitter.com/dZY3vXKthT
As of now, there have been no reports regarding the condition of the two individuals struck by the vehicle. We expect to receive updates on their well-being as more information becomes accessible. The identity of the driver involved has not been disclosed, nor the make and model of the vehicle. "The area is closed, please use alternate route," the department advised, ensuring the safety and integrity of the accident scene while evidence is collected.
