JENNINGS, Mo. — A man riding a moped was hit and by a car and killed in Jennings Sunday evening.
Police responded to the intersection of Emma Avenue and Helen Avenue for a traffic crash at around 6 p.m. When they arrived, they found a man suffering life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
On Monday, he was identified as 30-year-old Clavel Chairse of Jennings, Missouri.
During the investigation, police found the man was on a moped when he was struck by a silver, 2018 Volvo sedan which was abandoned at the scene of the crash. Police said the driver of the Volvo got out of the car after the crash, got into a small white passenger car and fled the scene.
St. Louis County's Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is leading the investigation. Police said the investigation remains "very active" as of this writing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak to investigators. To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477 with information regarding the incident.
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 between and 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/
