David Lee dies in fatal St. Louis car crash
David Lee dies in fatal St. Louis car crash
Fatal St. Louis car crash death of David Lee – Obituary
St. Louis police officer David Lee, an 18-year veteran of the force, died after being struck by a car while responding to a previous crash. The incident occurred around 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, according to KMOV.
Emergency services were called to the scene to assist the injured officer, prompting authorities to shut down the road. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department later confirmed that Lee had been hit by a vehicle while assisting with a previous accident on the interstate.
Lee was transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene and has been detained for questioning.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones expressed her condolences, stating, “Today, I ask the entire St. Louis community to join us in mourning the passing of Officer David Lee. Through his work and his passing, he has left an indelible mark on the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and our City as a whole. I want to thank the SLMPD officers at the scene and the team at SLU hospital for their determination and care in trying to save Officer Lee’s life. Matthew 5:4 tells us ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.’ Our proud City must now come together to comfort Officer Lee’s family, friends, colleagues, and our entire community.”
David Lee’s death marks a tragic loss for the St. Louis community and the police department he served for nearly two decades.
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