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1 dead in wrong-way crash on I-44 in St. Louis

The Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash, police said.
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ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police are investigating a fatal crash Sunday morning in St. Louis.

The crash occurred shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday, at the intersection of I-44 and Walnut Street near the Gateway Arch grounds, according to St. Louis Metro police.

Three vehicles were involved in the crash.

Police said a 2018 Chrysler 200, a 2021 Toyota Corolla and a Mercury Milan were involved in the crash. They said either the Chrysler or the Toyota was driving in the wrong direction on the highway, but the investigation has not determined which car it was.

The woman driving the Toyota was killed in the crash. The crash report listed her only as Jane Doe.

The driver of the Chrysler, a 25-year-old man, was taken to the hospital and was listed in critical condition. The driver and passenger of the Mercury were not injured and are cooperating with the investigation.

The Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash, police said. 

This is a developing story. This information will be updated as 5 On Your Side can confirm it. 

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