Hit-and-Run Kills Man in Wheelchair, Injures Children Jennings Highway

A tragic hit-and-run incident occurred on June 13, 2025, on Highway 367 near Jennings Station Road in Jennings, Missouri, where a man in a wheelchair was fatally struck by a vehicle that then collided with a van carrying one adult and six children. The driver and passengers of the suspect vehicle fled the scene on foot, leaving behind the van occupants, with the adult and one child hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are actively investigating the crash, appealing for witnesses to come forward, and the St. Louis County Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is involved in the case. This crash highlights ongoing concerns about hit-and-run incidents involving vulnerable road users, similar to other recent cases where individuals in wheelchairs or on scooters were struck and left injured or killed. The community continues to mourn the loss and seek justice, while legal experts emphasize the importance of legal support for families pursuing wrongful death claims following such accidents. This incident underscores the dangers faced by disabled pedestrians and the critical need for greater road safety measures and accountability.