Police responded to a fatal accident involving a man changing a flat tire on Interstate 44.
Incident Summary
A man was struck by a tractor-trailer while attempting to change a flat tire on the evening of Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The incident occurred around 7 p.m., near the junction of eastbound Interstate 44 and Broadway. Emergency services were dispatched promptly to the scene.
Police Response
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed their arrival at the crash site shortly after the incident was reported. Officers found that the man was actively changing his tire when the tractor-trailer struck him. The truck driver fled a couple of miles away after the accident.
Investigation
Following the accident, an accident reconstruction team was deployed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities are working on gathering details to understand how the crash unfolded.
Road Closure
In response to the incident and the ongoing investigation, eastbound traffic on I-44 was halted past the Martin Luther King Bridge. This action aimed to ensure the safety of investigators and gather necessary evidence.
