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Pedestrian fatally struck by tractor-trailer while attempting to cross EB I-44

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a man was attempting to cross the interstate near the Elm Avenue exit in Webster Groves.

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. — A pedestrian was killed late Thursday night after being struck by a tractor-trailer on eastbound Interstate 44.

According to the crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 59-year-old Ibrahim Muratovic of St. Louis was attempting to cross the interstate at about 10:10 p.m. Thursday near the Elm Avenue exit in Webster Groves when he was struck by a tractor-trailer traveling eastbound.

Responding Webster Groves firefighters pronounced Muratovic dead at the scene, according to the report.

The tractor-trailer was totaled in the crash.

Following the crash, I-44 was closed near the Elm Avenue exit for about three hours as crews worked to clear the scene.

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