A tragic incident unfolded in St. Charles County on Saturday evening when a 26-year-old woman was fatally struck by a Cottleville Fire Protection District staff vehicle. The accident occurred just after 6:10 p.m. in the 1000 block of Dingledine Road near Stonecraft Drive. Stacy M. Youngers, the pedestrian involved, was pronounced dead at the scene, as per FOX 2 Now.
The severity of the collision was immediately apparent upon the arrival of officers. According to KSDK, Cpl. Barry Bayles from the St. Charles County Police stated, "Both the driver and the Cottleville Fire Protection District have remained completely cooperative with this investigation." Police have emphasized the driver's presence at the scene following the incident.
As authorities continue to scrutinize the circumstances behind this heartbreaking event, they encourage anyone with information regarding the crash to step forward. Officer Zachary Koch is leading the investigation, and tipsters can reach out to him directly at 636-949-3000, ext. 8140, or via email at [email protected], as detailed by SpectrumLocalNews.
The identity of the victim has been shared across local news outlets, with Stacy M. Youngers tragically losing her life in this event. The St. Charles County Police Department and the Cottleville Fire Protection District are working in conjunction to ascertain the dynamics that led to the collision and ensure such an incident is prevented in the future.
