St. Charles, MO — July 28, 2023, James Melton was killed in a semi-truck collision on Interstate 70 in St. Charles, MO.
Authorities indicate that on July 28, a Dodge and a semi-truck collided on Interstate 70 in St. Charles. According to reports, the Dodge rear-ended the semi-truck as the truck slowed its speed through a work zone. Sources say the collision then caused the semi to burst into flames. The accident happened shortly after noon.
Few details have been released as investigators determine what caused the crash. Officials confirmed the Dodge driver, 36-year-old James Melton, suffered fatal injuries in the crash.
No other injuries were reported.
