Three people were killed Friday night in a violent multi-vehicle collision on Lewis and Clark Boulevard in St. Louis, where at least one car flipped and another wound up off the roadway. Crews shut down the stretch as emergency responders worked the scene and cleared scattered debris.
What Authorities Say Happened
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol records, the crash was reported shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday and involved three vehicles. A preliminary account from the patrol says a first vehicle sideswiped a second, pushing that second vehicle into oncoming lanes. A third vehicle then hit the right side of the second car, causing it to overturn. The patrol states the first vehicle left the roadway and struck trees.
Victims And Emergency Response
First Alert 4 reports that the victims were a 53-year-old woman driving the second vehicle, an 18-year-old passenger in that car, and a 28-year-old woman driving the third vehicle. Christian Hospital EMS personnel pronounced all three dead at the scene. Officials have not released the names of the victims, and authorities say the investigation is still active.
Where The Crash Occurred
Lewis and Clark Boulevard is designated as Missouri Route 367 and runs through the St. Louis metro area, according to Wikipedia. The Missouri Department of Transportation's traveler system lists active work and traffic impacts on portions of MO 367, conditions that can play into congestion and incident patterns along the corridor.
Investigation Still Underway
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation and is expected to release a full crash report once the work is complete. Early details from the scene were provided by the patrol and Christian Hospital EMS, and officials have signaled that more information will be made public as it becomes available.
