De’jah Leonard, 21, dies after colliding with a tractor trailer on Adelaide Avenue after fleeing from the police in St. Louis, Missouri

Modified Date: 
Thu, 08/03/2023 - 6:57am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Woman dies in crash after fleeing from police

Authorities said the female driver exited the interstate at Grand, got back on the interstate at Grand, exited again, this time at Adelaide Avenue, and then ran a red light, colliding with a tractor-trailer that was in the intersection. Police said the driver of the speeding vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
De’jah Leonard
Roadway: 
Adelaide Avenue