By Crash News Writer 
St. Louis, MO (June 21, 2025) — A man was killed Friday evening in a hit-and-run incident in north St. Louis City, prompting a full investigation by local authorities.
According to reports, the crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. on June 21 near the intersection of West Florissant Avenue and Pope Avenue. St. Louis police say the victim was crossing the street when a vehicle struck him and fled the scene without stopping.
Emergency personnel responded quickly and transported the man to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Police closed West Florissant Avenue between Clarence Avenue and Carrie Avenue while the accident reconstruction unit investigated the scene. Authorities are now working to identify the vehicle and driver involved in the fatal hit-and-run.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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