Bicyclist identified, driver wanted in deadly St. Louis hit-and-run crash
ST. LOUIS – Authorities have identified the victim and continue to search for a driver accused in a deadly St. Louis hit-and-run crash earlier this week.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports that Jason Lewis, 27, of St. Peters, Missouri, died in the collision.
Police say the hit-and-run happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday near Gravois and Bamberger avenues in the Tower Grove South neighborhood.
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SLMPD is looking for at least one vehicle wanted in connection with the investigation. Police shared two photos of the vehicle suspected in the collision.
The vehicle is described as a silver Ford Edge. No license plates. However, it does have a red dealer license plate placard attached to the rear of the vehicle. It is believed to have heavy front-end damage.
According to an SLMPD crime summary report, the bicyclist was traveling west on Gravois in the bike lane and then turned south at Bamberger, across the westbound lanes of Gravois. During that turn, a gray SUV struck the bicyclist as he crossed into the eastbound lanes of Gravois. The driver of the SUV fled after the collision.
The bicyclist landed in the westbound lanes of Gravois, where he was struck by three other vehicles. Police said drivers from two of those vehicles remained at the scene and are cooperating with the investigation.
Anyone with relevant information should contact SLMPD at 314-444-0001 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
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