Teenager Fatally Struck by Deputy’s Vehicle in St. Francois County
In St. Francois County, Missouri, a 16-year-old girl was killed after being struck by a deputy's car while lying on the road. The incident is under investigation, and friends are mourning her death.
Birmingham, AL, October 6, 2026 — A 16-year-old girl has died after being struck by a deputy’s vehicle in St. Francois County, Missouri. The incident occurred while the teenager was lying on the road, according to available details.
The St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that the incident is currently under investigation. The Sheriff’s Department has not released the name of the deputy involved or further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the event.
The Sheriff’s Department also has not provided information regarding the timeline of the incident beyond its occurrence in St. Francois County. It is unclear how long the 16-year-old had been lying on the road prior to the vehicle striking her.
Friends of the deceased teenager have expressed their grief following the tragic news. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to release more information as it becomes available. The specific nature of the investigation and any potential findings have not yet been disclosed.
Further details regarding the incident, including the exact date and time, the road where it occurred, and the status of the investigation’s findings, were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Karla Vasquez Mejia, Kalie Strain, Shawn Loging, Gray News staff on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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