St. Louis County, MO (March 13, 2026) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle along Lemay Ferry Rd in south St. Louis County.
The accident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, in the 1700 block of Lemay Ferry Rd in unincorporated St. Louis County. Emergency units responded to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian near a bus stop.
Preliminary information indicates a driver traveling south on Lemay Ferry Rd rear-ended another vehicle. Following the impact, the striking vehicle left the roadway and entered the roadside area.
The vehicle then struck a pedestrian standing near a bus stop along the road. The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment, but later died from her injuries.
Reports state the driver of the striking vehicle, a woman whose age was not released, was also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle that was rear-ended remained at the scene and was not hurt.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our condolences go out to the victim’s loved ones.
How Secondary Impacts Can Lead to Pedestrian Crashes
Pedestrian accidents sometimes occur after an initial vehicle crash. When two vehicles collide, the impact force can push one of them off the roadway or into nearby areas where people may be standing or walking.
These secondary movements can send a vehicle toward sidewalks, bus stops, or roadside spaces. Pedestrians in these areas may have little time to react if a vehicle suddenly leaves the travel lanes.
Rear-end crashes can create this type of situation, especially on busy roads where vehicles follow closely behind one another. A strong impact from behind may cause a driver to lose control or move unexpectedly into another area.
Bus stops and roadside waiting areas are common locations where pedestrians gather near traffic. If a vehicle exits the roadway after a crash, people standing nearby may face increased risk of being struck.
