Crime
Four Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision Caused by Wrong-Way Driver on I-170 in St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Authorities are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash that left four people dead Monday afternoon on northbound Interstate 170 in St. Louis County.
According to Cpl. Dallas Thompson of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the collision occurred on the Inner Belt Expressway, just south of the Interstate 70 junction.
Preliminary findings indicate that the crash was caused by a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on the interstate.
The resulting collision involved four separate vehicles, according to investigators.
The wrong-way driver and three occupants of the first vehicle struck were all pronounced dead at the scene, officials confirmed.
The names of the victims have not yet been released pending family notification.
Multiple MSHP units, along with local police, fire, and emergency medical personnel, responded to the crash site.
The northbound lanes of I-170 were closed for several hours as investigators reconstructed the scene and cleared the wreckage.
Authorities have not yet determined why the driver was traveling in the wrong direction.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Crash Reconstruction Team continues to investigate the cause of the collision.
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning during a domestic altercation at an apartment on Mel Smith Road, located in an unincorporated area outside New Albany.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received the initial emergency call at approximately 5:39 a.m. on November 15, 2025, reporting a disturbance involving family members.
While officers were en route, additional information indicated that shots had been fired inside the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered a domestic situation involving a mother and her two adult sons.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began administering medical aid to one of the men who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The second male remained at the location and cooperated fully with responding officers.
The injured individual was transported to a nearby hospital; however, he later died as a result of his injuries.
Detectives with the Floyd County Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have taken over the case and processed the scene for evidence.
Early findings suggest the shooting may have occurred in self-defense, though officials emphasize that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities state that additional updates will be released as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
The case remains active.