ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a crash that sent six people to the hospital on Monday. Officers said three cars were involved in the crash at Hamilton Avenue and Page Boulevard, where one person died.
Police said the driver of the Impala was speeding, left his lane, and hit a truck head on. The driver of the Impala died.
“It’s like a big boom. Like something drop out of the sky,” said Rodney Bradley.
He said he saw the driver of an Impala speeding down Page. Neighbors helped passengers who were stuck inside the cars while they waited for first responders.
“The little boy was screaming and crying, ‘It’s hot out here,'” said Quiana Nichols. “And he said his head was hurting, his wrists were hurting, his chest was hurting, so I just ran inside and got him an ice pack until somebody could get to him.”
The young boy was in the truck along with his father and another passenger.
The crash involves a Tesla, a truck, and a sedan. Police at the scene said eight people were in the three vehicles, and six people were taken to the hospital.
“When you come up this hill, you can’t see oncoming traffic. So maybe the high-rate speed caused him to lose control of the vehicle,” said Lt. Angela Dickerson with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. “The truck when it was struck head-on landed on top of a Tesla.”
Neighbors said the intersection is very dangerous.
“It’s ridiculous. People want to drive really, really fast, and I’ve just seen so many accidents right here at this corner,” Nichols said.
“I tell everybody, when the light changes green, take your time before you enter the intersection,” Dickerson said. “Wear your seatbelt, do not speed, please don’t, and be careful.”
Officers said two passengers from the Impala are in critical condition, and the three passengers from the truck are still in the hospital.
Police said the driver of the Impala was speeding, left his lane, and hit a truck head on. The driver of the Impala died.
