A Saturday afternoon drive in north St. Louis County turned deadly when a two-vehicle collision at Old Halls Ferry Road and Netherton Drive left one man dead and six others injured, including three children. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 4:21 p.m. The driver of a white sedan was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A passenger from the same car suffered life-threatening injuries, and county detectives have launched an active investigation into what happened.
According to First Alert 4, a preliminary investigation by the St. Louis County Police Department indicates a blue SUV heading north on Old Halls Ferry Road struck a white sedan that was trying to turn from Netherton Drive into the southbound lanes. First responders removed the sedan's driver from the vehicle and transported him to the hospital, where he died of his injuries. The passenger in that car remains in serious condition with life-threatening wounds. The driver of the SUV and four passengers, three of them children, sustained what authorities described as minor injuries and were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the investigation remains active, and detectives are working the case and processing the scene. Officials said they plan to release additional information as it is confirmed and asked anyone with details to contact investigators at 636-529-8210.
Halls Ferry Corridor Has A Safety History
Traffic and pedestrian safety advocates have long pointed to the Halls Ferry and New Halls Ferry corridor as one of north St. Louis County's most crash-prone stretches. The Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation cites a Trailnet crash report that ranks Halls Ferry among the highest corridors for pedestrian injuries and fatalities in recent years, with several clustered incidents near Interstate 270 and Sugar Pine Drive. Advocates say targeted engineering fixes and stepped-up enforcement are needed to cut down on serious collisions along the busy arterial.
St. Louis County police reiterated that anyone who witnessed the crash or has video of the incident should call investigators at 636-529-8210, according to the department. This story will be updated if officials publish additional information or releases.
