Steve Lockhart dies in fatal Jennings pedestrian crash

Steve Lockhart dies in fatal Jennings pedestrian crash

Fatal Jennings pedestrian crash death of Steve Lockhart

Steve Lockhart, 68, was killed on June 13 after being struck by a vehicle while using a wheelchair along Highway 367 near Jennings Station Road in Jennings, Missouri, according to local authorities.

The St. Louis County Police Department reported that the suspect, 19-year-old Brayan Medel of O’Fallon, Illinois, was arrested and has been formally charged with leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death, as well as a separate count of leaving the scene of a crash.

According to the incident report, Medel was driving southbound on Lewis and Clark Boulevard when he hit Lockhart, who was traveling along the road’s shoulder. Lockhart died as a result of the collision.

Medel did not stop and continued driving, crashing into a van that was heading north and carrying multiple minors. One child and the van’s driver were transported to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.

After the second crash, Medel allegedly fled on foot and was later discovered hiding in a nearby neighborhood on Edgewater Drive. During questioning, police say he admitted to losing control, hitting Lockhart, crashing into the van, and running from the scene.

Medel is currently held on a $100,000 cash-only bond, without eligibility for 10% payment.