LAKE ST LOUIS, Mo. — Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C was investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 64 Tuesday night near Lake St. Louis. The roadway was completely closed with all lanes blocked for over three hours.
As of 10:30, eastbound I-64 and 40 near Highway DD is back open after a reported fatal crash shortly after 6:30 p.m.
It happened between Hawkridge Trail and Winghaven Boulevard on I-64 west of Highway N.
According to an MSHP public information officer, two cars were involved. One car crossed the median and struck a second car.
One car was upside down after initial reports of a head-on collision.
One person was killed in the crash.
Drivers are recommended to use an alternative route.
Police are currently investigating.
Also, a separate crash that happened at about 8:50 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-64 and 40 at DD has been cleared.
This breaking news story will be updated when more information becomes available.