One person was killed Monday evening in a crash in north St. Louis, after a collision at the intersection of Kingshighway and Penrose at about 8:15 p.m. Emergency crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene, and authorities have not released the person’s name or the circumstances that led to the wreck.
Police account
Police said the crash happened at Kingshighway and Penrose around 8:15 p.m., according to First Alert 4. The outlet reported that officers were still processing the scene and that other information was not immediately available.
North City context
The same stretch of roadway has seen deadly incidents before, including the October 2024 Delmar and N. Kingshighway fatality, according to Hoodline. Those earlier crashes have helped keep public attention on safety along multi-lane streets in north St. Louis.
Investigation
Officials did not immediately release further details and the crash remains under investigation, according to First Alert 4. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department typically oversees fatal collision investigations and may post updates as they become available.
