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Shackleford Road closed after car crash; 3 injured

Shackleford Road closed after car crash; 3 injured

A serious accident on Shackelford Road in St. Louis County caused the road to be closed for several hours on Monday evening and resulted in injuries to three individuals. The crash occurred around 7 p.m., prompting a significant emergency response. One victim was airlifted to Barnes-Jewish Hospital by a medical helicopter, while two others were taken to Mercy Hospital by Florissant Valley Fire officials. Concerns about the safety of Shackelford Road have been voiced by neighbors who view it as a perilous area that is often overlooked. Upon arrival at the scene, emergency responders found one SUV with deployed airbags, extensive damage to the right side, and shattered windows indicating a high-impact collision. It was reported that one driver was ejected from their vehicle, with witnesses observing the individual stumbling out of their truck before collapsing. St. Louis County Police are currently investigating the incident, and Shackelford Road will remain closed until the crash reconstruction team concludes their assessments. All details in this article were sourced from KTVI journalists and have been meticulously reviewed and verified by KTVI staff prior to publication.

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