One person was killed Monday night after being struck by a train in south St. Louis, in a corridor where trains, traffic and nearby homes all squeeze in close together.
The collision happened around 10 p.m. on June 15 just off South Kingshighway near Manchester Avenue in the Hill neighborhood. Officials have released very little about what led up to the incident, and the investigation remains active as the city works to determine what happened.
According to First Alert 4, the fatality was reported at about 10 p.m. Monday and occurred off South Kingshighway near Manchester Avenue. At the time of that report, authorities had provided only limited information.
Where It Happened
Railroad tracks cross South Kingshighway at several points in this part of St. Louis, and local bridge records identify a Union Pacific rail bridge over South Kingshighway near Manchester Avenue. According to Historic Bridges, that crossing carries active rail traffic through south city.
Past reporting has documented other pedestrian train fatalities in the same general corridor, including an Amtrak fatality near Kingshighway in February 2025 and an earlier incident from 2016 that was covered by OurMidland.com, highlighting the risks that come with busy tracks running through dense neighborhoods.
Investigation And What Could Happen Next
Officials have not said whether the train involved in Monday night’s collision was a freight or passenger service, and they have not released the victim’s identity. As First Alert 4 noted, key details remain limited at this stage.
Federal regulations give the National Transportation Safety Board authority to investigate railroad accidents that involve a fatality or substantial property damage, although the agency does not open a full investigation in every pedestrian strike. Initial work is typically handled by local police in coordination with the railroad involved. The scope of the NTSB’s jurisdiction is outlined at GovRegs.
What To Expect Next
Authorities have not given a timeline for releasing additional information or findings from the investigation. This story will be updated as city officials or the railroad share more details about the incident.
