An early-morning drive through Jennings turned tragic Saturday when a man was hit and killed at West Florissant Avenue and Carl Avenue, according to St. Louis County police.
Officers were called to the intersection at about 1:44 a.m., where they found the man lying in the southbound lanes of West Florissant with critical injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say a preliminary review indicates the man had been standing in the roadway when he was struck, according to First Alert 4.
The driver involved stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, police said. The crash remains under active investigation and officials stressed that early details could change as more evidence is collected.
St. Louis County detectives are leading the case and are working to piece together exactly what led up to the impact. Anyone with information is asked to call St. Louis County Police at 636-529-8210.
Where It Happened
West Florissant is a busy commercial corridor running through north St. Louis County and has seen multiple serious crashes in recent years. A high-profile collision on the avenue that killed a mother and left a toddler critically injured was reported in mother fatally struck. Residents and safety advocates have repeatedly called for traffic-calming measures and safer crossings along long stretches of the roadway.
Detectives Seek Tips
St. Louis County Police said that "detectives are investigating" the early-morning crash and urged anyone who saw what happened to speak up. Investigators are trying to determine the circumstances that put the man in the roadway and led to him being struck, and they are asking drivers who passed through the area around that time to review any dashcam footage, according to First Alert 4.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials say details could shift as they gather more witness accounts and physical evidence. This story will be updated as new information is released.
