Ralph Morse Dies in Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 55 [St. Louis, MO]

St. Louis, MO (July 3, 2025) – 74-year-old Ralph Morse of Imperial and 63-year-old Dawn Tampow of St. Louis died after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 55.

According to authorities, the wrong-way crash on Interstate 55 in south St. Louis claimed the lives of two drivers Friday evening.

Reports say that the collision occurred just after 7:30 p.m. on the northbound side of I-55 near the Gasconade Street entrance.

St. Louis police identified the victims as Tampow and Morse. Tampow reportedly entered I-55 traveling in the wrong direction from the Truman Parkway exit. Moments later, her Kia Soul collided head-on with a Corvette driven by Morse. Both drivers died at the scene.

Authorities continue to investigate how Tampow entered the interstate heading the wrong way.

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Our hearts go out to the families of Dawn Tampow and Ralph Morse. May you find comfort and support during this time of profound loss.

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