Missing Man Found to Be Victim of Missouri Hit and Run Accident
A missing person search in Pulaski County ended recently with the discovery that the missing man had been killed in a hit-and-run accident that knocked him over a bridge rail, according to a recent news release from KOLR Channel 10.
The search began Monday, July 11, after the man had failed to turn up Sunday as expected. Police finally tracked the 53-year-old down using a GPS signal that pinpointed the location of the man’s cell phone, which was revealed to be somewhere below the Veterans’ Bridge on Missouri Route 28. Upon arriving at the scene, rescue workers found the man’s body under the bridge.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the man, a Waynesville resident, most likely died late Sunday night or early Sunday morning, July 10. It appears that he had been walking along the bridge when a vehicle struck him, then left the scene. The accident pushed the pedestrian over the bridge’s railing, and the 40-foot drop to the river below appears to be the event that took his life.
Even though pedestrians can be difficult to see at night, drivers still have a responsibility to drive carefully to avoid hitting anyone. Safety measures to avoid nighttime pedestrian accidents include driving more slowly, using the car’s headlights, and avoiding intoxicating substances. If you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Missouri, the experienced pedestrian accident attorneys in St. Louis at Page Law can help. Call us today at 314-322-8515 for a confidential consultation.
