Hit-and-Run Leaves Saint Louis University Students Shaken Up

A Saint Louis University student was struck by a reckless driver near campus yesterday. The driver did not stop, and witnesses on the scene immediately assisted the victim who is extremely injured but expected to recover. The victim’s name has not been released, Witness she was crossing a crosswalk near Laclede Parking Garage on Saint Louis University’s campus. Saint Louis University student Colin Theirry said he turned to the scene when he heard the roar of an engine and he believes the car was driving anywhere from 60-80 MPH. Thierrry reported that there were six to seven bystanders who witnessed the collision and  rushed to the victim’s assistance. Theirry said everyone on the scene, “was pretty panicked.” He noted that the victim appeared she was struck on her side. She was not fully conscious and he could tell there was injury to her leg. One witness called the police while Theirry called an ambulance. Theirry and other bystanders made sure the victim did not move to prevent further injury. The St. Louis Metro police arrived on the scene within minutes and quickly assisted the victim, and then the St. Louis University’s Department of Public Safety officers arrived. Thierry was asked to recall the event to these officers and explain the situation. The car has been reported as stolen, and despite students’ descriptions of a white SUV the driver has still not been identified. Twenty-four hours after Thierry witnessed the hit-and-run Thierry says the situation is “still jarring” to him. He added that he definitely sees the importance of public safety and says this situation will make him take more caution when crossing the street.