A quiet stretch of north St. Louis County turned tragic early Saturday morning after an adult man was struck and killed by a vehicle along Lucas and Hunt Road, leaving investigators piecing together the final moments of his life.
Police say the crash happened around 1:26 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the 9000 block of Lucas and Hunt Road. Officers from the St. Louis County Police Department’s North County Precinct rushed to the scene after receiving a call about a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
When officers arrived, they found an adult male lying in the roadway. Authorities say he had been struck by at least one vehicle while on the road. Despite emergency efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim’s name has not yet been released. Police said his identity is being withheld until his family is notified, a step taken to ensure loved ones are informed properly before details are made public.
Investigators noted that the driver involved in the crash did not flee. Police confirmed the driver remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation, which is still in its early stages.
According to a preliminary assessment, the pedestrian was in the roadway at the time of the collision. Officials have not yet said whether speed, lighting conditions, or other factors may have contributed to the crash.
The area of Lucas and Hunt Road where the incident occurred was temporarily affected as officers worked through the scene, documenting evidence and speaking with witnesses in the quiet hours before dawn.
Police say the investigation remains active, and more details will be released as they become available. Anyone who may have seen what happened, or who has information that could help investigators, is encouraged to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210.
For those who prefer to remain anonymous or may be eligible for a reward, tips can also be submitted through CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
