ST. LOUIS — A driver was taken into custody early Saturday morning after intentionally driving into a woman pedestrian in south St. Louis, a brief report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said.
It happened around 1 a.m. near Chouteau and Jefferson Avenues, according to the report from police.
The victim had a head injury. Police say the woman was in the roadway when she was struck.
She was taken to a hospital. The most recent update on her condition from police said she was listed in critical condition.
More information may be forthcoming further into the investigation. This story will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available. Check back with KSDK.com for the latest updates.
Resources for crime victims:
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to “stabilize inner-city neighborhoods.” One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
To learn more, call 314-381-8200 or visit https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
Life Outside of Violence “helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence.”
To learn more, call 314-327-6697 or email: ProjectLOV@WUSTL.edu
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with Saint Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
To learn more, visit https://www.ulstl.com/anti-crime-initiative.html
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities. To learn more, visit https://cvg.org/
