By Crash News Writer 
St. James, MO (July 10, 2025) — A police pursuit ended in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning after a driver fled from a Phelps County Sheriff’s Deputy along East James Boulevard in St. James. The collision occurred on July 9 at approximately 9:39 a.m., resulting in significant vehicle damage and minor injuries to a passenger.
According to reports, the incident began when the driver of a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, identified as a 24-year-old man from St. Louis, attempted to evade law enforcement. As the vehicle sped westbound, it traveled off the right side of the roadway. The driver overcorrected, sending the car off the left side before it struck a tree. The impact totaled the vehicle. A 23-year-old female passenger from Lampe, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash but chose to seek her own treatment following the incident.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and collision, and additional details may be released as the case progresses.
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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.
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