A late-night wrong-way crash on the northbound lanes of Lewis & Clark Boulevard near Highway 67 left one woman dead and four others injured Saturday in north St. Louis County. Emergency crews shut down the roadway while they treated victims and cleared the wreckage, and investigators stayed on scene into the night. Police said the collision involved a Kia traveling the wrong way that struck a Mercury Grand Marquis head-on.
Authorities said the crash happened at about 10:45 p.m., when a black Kia Forte was driving the wrong way in the northbound lanes and slammed into a silver Mercury Grand Marquis. The driver of the Mercury, a 23-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Three passengers in that car, a 23-year-old man in critical condition, a 22-year-old woman with non-life-threatening injuries and a 27-year-old woman in critical condition, along with the Kia driver, were taken to local hospitals. The Kia driver was reported to have non-life-threatening injuries. North St. Louis County detectives are investigating the crash, as reported by KSDK.
Investigation underway
Detectives said the collision remains under investigation and they have not released additional identifying information while they process the scene. Traffic was rerouted during the emergency response, and northbound lanes were reopened once crews cleared debris and tow trucks removed the vehicles. Authorities have not yet said whether impairment, speed or other factors played a role.
Witnesses asked to contact investigators
St. Louis County detectives asked anyone who saw the crash or who has dash-cam footage to call the department at 314-615-5400. Tips and video can help investigators reconstruct the moments before the collision and may be submitted to authorities, per KSDK.
