A 36-year-old construction worker, Joseph Mahoney, died after being struck by a vehicle while moving construction equipment across the road in the Central West End. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Mahoney received medical attention and was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries last Thursday. The incident has prompted discussion about pedestrian safety and construction site procedures.
As per the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 6:15 a.m. last Monday. A Chevrolet Malibu traveling north on Kingshighway struck Joseph Mahoney in the middle lane near the intersection with Lindell. The driver remained at the scene and is reportedly cooperating with the investigation. The report noted that no active road work was taking place at the time, and the pedestrian was wearing construction attire.
The Accident Reconstruction team is continuing its investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. Although Joseph Mahoney was wearing construction attire, investigators reported finding no barricades or warning signs in the area to alert drivers to possible hazards, such as lane closures or workers present on the roadway.
