1 Killed, 2 Injured in Car Accident on MO 367 in St. Louis County, MO

St. Louis County, MO — March 21, 2025, One person was killed and two were injured after a car accident that occurred at around 8:20 P.M. on MO 367.

An investigation is underway following a car accident that left one person dead and injured two others during the evening hours of March 21st. According to official reports, a 59-year-old man was traveling in a Dodge Journey on MO 367 in the northbound lanes near Sunbeam Court, when for unknown reasons the vehicle crossed over into the southbound lanes and struck a Kia Soul operated by a 32-year-old woman with a 10-year-old boy as passenger, which caused the Kia to overturn and cross into an adjacent lane where it struck a Chevy Malibu. The impact caused both the Kia and Chevy to leave the roadway where the Kia’s roof then impacted the wall of a bridge.

When first responders arrived on the scene, they found that the driver of the Kia had sustained fatal injuries and she was pronounced deceased, while the minor Kia passenger and the operator of the Dodge were transported to the hospital for treatment to their serious injuries. At this time there has been no further information released from the accident, including the identities of those involved, as-well-as the status of the injured boy and Dodge driver. However this remains an ongoing investigation and more details may be released by authorities in the future.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When I read about a complex crash like this—where a vehicle unexpectedly crosses over lanes, results in a fatality, and injures others—my first thought is whether investigators will be able to determine how and why it happened. Crashes that span multiple lanes and involve several vehicles are rarely simple, and assumptions about fault or cause can easily overlook key facts. In every case involving a serious crash like this one, there are three essential questions that must be addressed: Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? And has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

To begin with, determining whether the authorities thoroughly investigated the crash is essential. From the available information, a Dodge Journey reportedly crossed the center line and struck a Kia Soul, which then overturned, was struck by another vehicle, and ultimately hit a bridge. This is a multi-phase collision with multiple impact points, so a proper reconstruction would need to account for tire marks, road conditions, vehicle damage patterns, and any available witness statements or surveillance footage. These types of reconstructions are detailed and time-intensive, and while first responders do their best under difficult conditions, not every department has the resources or training to conduct that level of analysis. When that’s the case, key elements that explain why the Dodge veered off course can remain unanswered.

The next critical question is whether a vehicle defect may have contributed to the crash. A driver crossing into oncoming traffic could be due to a momentary lapse or medical episode—but it could also be the result of a mechanical issue. Power steering failures, suspension problems, or malfunctions in electronic stability control systems can all cause a vehicle to behave unpredictably. The Dodge Journey and Kia Soul are both common vehicles, and each has had recalls over the years related to safety systems. Investigating whether any defect played a role requires preserving the vehicles and allowing trained experts to examine them—something that doesn’t happen automatically unless someone steps in to request it.

Finally, it’s important to ask whether all electronic data from the involved vehicles has been collected. Most modern vehicles are equipped with electronic control modules (ECMs) that record critical information such as speed, brake application, steering angle, and engine performance just before a crash. This data can help determine whether the Dodge was braking or accelerating, if the Kia took any evasive action, and how fast all the vehicles were moving. In addition, cell phone data and any nearby surveillance footage could provide further insight. But electronic evidence is time-sensitive—if not secured early, it can be overwritten or lost entirely.

This was a devastating crash, and right now, the most important thing is making sure the full story is uncovered. That means not just collecting the basic facts but digging deeper—into mechanical systems, digital records, and anything else that might reveal why this crash occurred. For the loved ones of the woman who lost her life, and for those who were seriously injured, getting those answers isn’t just about closure—it’s about ensuring that all the right questions were asked, and nothing that might explain what happened was left out.