Car accident shuts down Shackleford Road; 3 hurt
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A serious crash on Shackelford Road in St. Louis County shut down the roadway for hours on Monday evening, leaving three people injured.
The crash occurred just before 7 p.m., prompting a significant emergency response, including a medical helicopter that transported one victim to Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Two other victims were taken to Mercy Hospital, according to Florissant Valley Fire officials.
Neighbors have long expressed concerns about the safety of Shackelford Road, describing it as a dangerous stretch that is often ignored.
When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found one SUV with its airbags deployed, significant damage to its right side, and shattered windows, likely due to the force of the impact. Florissant Valley Fire officials reported that one driver was ejected from their vehicle, and witnesses saw the man stumble out of his truck before collapsing.
St. Louis County Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the crash, and Shackelford Road will remain closed until the crash reconstruction team completes their work.
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