ISP asks for public's help finding driver in St. Clair County hit-and-run crash
Illinois State Police said investigators believed it was a semitruck that struck and killed the victim. Illinois State Police has asked for the public's help in finding the driver responsible for a hit-and-run accident in St. Clair County, near Cahokia Heights, which occurred early Saturday morning. The victim was found dead on northbound Interstate 255 at milepost 15. She appeared to have been struck and killed in the middle of the road, and the driver who hit her had fled the scene. The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has programs to support victims of crime and help those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive treatment, support and resources. If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
Published : a month ago by Jennifer Somers in General
Illinois State Police said investigators believed it was a semitruck that struck and killed the victim.
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill — Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 asked for the public's help finding the driver who fled the scene of a deadly pedestrian crash Saturday morning near Cahokia Heights.
According to ISP, the victim was found dead at about 3:20 a.m. Saturday on northbound Interstate 255 at milepost 15. She appeared to have been struck and killed in the middle of the road, and the driver who struck her had fled the scene.
Investigators believe it was a semitruck that hit the victim, according to ISP.
Anyone who was driving in the area at the time of the crash or has any information about the incident was asked to contact Special Agent Donald Cary at 618-666-1827.
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has multiple programs to support victims of crime. Crime Victim Center’s programs range from direct services to crime victims as well as “creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.”
Life Outside of Violence "helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence."
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has the Neighborhood Healing Network, which serves people who have experienced crime, violence or been the victim of an incident that caused trauma.
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Topics: Traffic, Crime