Junior Nook Incident: Pedestrian Loses Life in Dawn Collision in Northern St. Louis County

 An adult male pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car early on Saturday in the northern part of St. Louis County, as reported by officials.

According to the St. Louis County Police Department, North County Precinct, officers were dispatched to a report of a traffic accident around 1:26 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the 9000 area of Lucas and Hunt Road.

When officers arrived, they found an adult male who had been hit by at least one vehicle while on the street.

The man was declared dead at the location. His name has not been disclosed yet, as authorities are waiting to inform his family.

Police mentioned that the driver involved stayed at the scene and is fully cooperating with investigators.

An initial investigation suggests that the pedestrian was present on the roadway when the accident happened.

The case is still under active investigation, and further details will be provided as they are obtained.

Anyone possessing information about this incident is encouraged to reach out to the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210.

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