A MetroBus and a car collided in north St. Louis last night, resulting in injuries and property damage. The crash occurred near the intersection of Goodfellow and Page boulevards when a Chevy Impala ran a red light and struck the bus, causing it to hit a nearby building, according to First Alert 4. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department told Fox2Now the incident occurred around 8:15 p.m., while First Alert 4 reports the time as approximately 8:45 p.m.
The 32-year-old driver of the Impala was hospitalized for his injuries and cited for traffic violations. The bus driver and three passengers on board were also taken to the hospital, with injuries reported as non-life-threatening, according to a release from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and First Alert 4. Mitch McCoy, director of public affairs and information for the police department, told KSDK that authorities are investigating the crash and the impacted building, with additional details expected as the investigation progresses.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has not released information regarding the primary cause of the incident. Details about the condition of the building struck by the MetroBus are currently limited, with authorities expected to provide updates as the inquiry continues. Officials have confirmed that all injuries sustained in the crash are non-life-threatening.
