St. Louis Police Officer Dies After Being Hit by Vehicle on Interstate 70
September 22, 2024

A St. Louis Metropolitan Police officer was struck and killed by a driver on Interstate 70 on Sunday morning.


David Lee, an 18-year veteran of the SLMPD, died in surgery at St. Louis University Hospital after the vehicle crash left him in critical condition. He was 44 years old.


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St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office

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