Jesus Pinedo-Almaraz, 17, killed, after his car leaves the roadway on Highway D near St. Clair, and crashes into a tree stump, where he was ejected from his vehicle.
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Thu, 08/03/2023 - 6:58amAccident Date:
Friday, April 11, 2014Teen dies in fiery car crash in Franklin County.
Police say a 17-year-old died in a car accident after the car he was driving crashed and caught fire Saturday afternoon.
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Police say a 17-year-old died in a car accident after the car he was driving crashed and caught fire Saturday afternoon.
Officials say Jesus Pinedo-Almaraz, of Wright City, was driving southbound on Highway D, one mile north of Highway 47, when his car veered off the roadway.
The vehicle then struck a tree stump, overturned and caught fire.
According to police, Almaraz was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say he was not wearing a seat belt.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Jesus Pinedo-Almaraz
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Highway DCity:
Saint Clair, MOCounty:
Franklin County, MOArea:
St. Louis, MO
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