Bob Plager killed in car crash on Interstate 64 in St. Louis, Missouri

Modified Date: 
Thu, 08/03/2023 - 6:57am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

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There was no word from authorities on the cause of death, whether Plager died from injuries suffered in the crash, or perhaps a medical episode while behind the wheel.   

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Investigators say that Plager was driving a 2013 Cadillac SRX at around 1:15 pm eastbound on I-64. He was driving in the right lane of the highway when the vehicle suddenly veered to the left and struck a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan traveling in the second lane.

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Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Bob Plager
Roadway: 
Interstate 64

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