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Major Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-70 Eastbound at Jennings Station Road
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO – A multi-vehicle accident has occurred on Eastbound I-70 between Goodfellow Boulevard and Jennings Station Road, causing significant traffic disruptions and prompting an emergency response.
The crash involved four vehicles, including:
- A FedEx truck
- A semi-truck
- Two smaller passenger vehicles
Emergency crews are currently on the scene, working to assist those involved and manage the traffic flow.
Initial reports suggest that the accident has led to major delays in the area.
Motorists traveling in the vicinity are urged to avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes to reach their destinations.
Traffic is heavily impacted on Eastbound I-70, with congestion extending beyond the accident site.
For those with loved ones who may be traveling in the area, please check in on them to ensure their safety.
Drivers are reminded to stay cautious, reduce speed, and remain alert as road conditions may still be hazardous.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved in this accident,” said a local official. “We urge everyone to exercise patience and caution as emergency crews work to clear the scene and provide assistance.”
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. For real-time traffic updates, consider using navigation apps or local traffic monitoring services.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.