HAZELWOOD, MO – A woman who was on the side of the road after her semi broke down on westbound I-270 was hit and killed by another vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.
According to 5 On Your Side News, the fatal accident happened on westbound I-270 near James McDonnell Boulevard around 12:37 p.m.
The woman was driving a semi that broke down and was setting up cones to alert other drivers to the stalled semi. A vehicle hit her and she died from the injuries she sustained in the crash.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
Local authorities shut down two lanes on I-270 to investigate the crash. The lanes were expected to be closed for several hours.
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