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34-year-old Colleen Lischwe dead after semitruck crash pushed car off I-44 overpass

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ST. LOUIS, MO – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash on I-44 as Colleen Lischwe, a 34-year-old resident of St. Clair County, Illinois. Lischwe served as the Head Coach of both the Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Teams at McKendree University, where she was admired for her dedication and leadership.

ST. LOUIS, MO – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash on I-44 as Colleen Lischwe, a 34-year-old resident of St. Clair County, Illinois.

Lischwe served as the Head Coach of both the Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Teams at McKendree University, where she was admired for her dedication and leadership.

The tragic incident occurred near Vandeventer Avenue on I-44 eastbound.

According to a preliminary investigation by St. Louis City Police, Lischwe was driving her Toyota Prius eastbound on I-44 when her vehicle was struck from behind by a semi-truck.

The impact forced her car off the interstate, over a snow drift, and onto Vandeventer Avenue.

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The semi-truck driver told authorities that he had momentarily looked down to grab a drink and, upon looking up, realized traffic had slowed. By then, it was too late to avoid a collision with Lischwe’s vehicle.

An eyewitness described the crash, stating, “Traffic was slowing down on I-44 near Vandeventer. The truck driver wasn’t paying attention and ended up rear-ending the Prius. It was a devastating scene.”

Emergency responders arrived on the scene and transported Lischwe to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.

The St. Louis City Police Accident Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and whether charges will be filed.

Lischwe’s untimely death has sent shockwaves through her community and McKendree University, where she was a prominent figure. Known for her passion for water polo and her commitment to her athletes, she left an indelible mark on the university and the lives she touched.

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“Our hearts are broken,” said a university spokesperson. “Colleen was not only a coach but a mentor and role model. She will be deeply missed.”

As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with additional information about the crash to contact the St. Louis City Police Department.


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Double Fatal Collision in San Bernardino

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SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Emergency responders are currently on the scene of a double fatal motor vehicle collision (MVC) in San Bernardino.

The crash has resulted in two confirmed fatalities and two individuals in critical condition.

  • Location: San Bernardino, CA
  • Fatalities: 2 confirmed deceased at the scene
  • Injuries: 2 victims in critical condition
  • Emergency Response: Multiple first responders are on-site, including paramedics, firefighters, and law enforcement officers.
  • Airlift Requests: Two medical evacuation helicopters (medevacs) have been requested to transport the critically injured victims to trauma centers for urgent medical care.

Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area as emergency crews work to assess the situation and provide aid. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.


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