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Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Two Vehicles on I-270 in Hazelwood
Hazelwood, MO (September 12, 2026) — A 35-year-old Edwardsville man died after two vehicles struck him in a frightening crash on Interstate 270 near Interstate 170 in Hazelwood shortly before midnight Tuesday.
Missouri State Highway Patrol said the pedestrian was walking westbound along the lane line between lanes four and five when a vehicle traveling in the fifth lane struck him with its front-left side. A second vehicle behind him tried to avoid him but also struck him with its right side.
Emergency responders pronounced the man dead at the scene. Authorities temporarily closed I-270 for crash reconstruction before reopening the roadway.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and loved ones of the 35-year-old man who lost his life. Our hearts are with them during this difficult time.
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