Man Fatally Struck by Trailer in South St. Louis
A man died after being struck by a trailer in the 4100 block of South First Street in south St. Louis on Friday afternoon, near the Waste Management-Gasconade Transfer Station.
St. Louis, MO, July 31, 2026 —
A man died Friday afternoon after being struck by a trailer in south St. Louis. The incident occurred in the 4100 block of South First Street, in proximity to the Waste Management-Gasconade Transfer Station.
Authorities responded to the scene following the incident. The identity of the deceased and further details surrounding the circumstances of the collision were not immediately available.
The area where the incident took place is a commercial and industrial zone. The specific type of trailer involved and the events leading up to the fatal strike were not disclosed.
Further investigation into the incident is expected. Information regarding the trailer’s operator and potential contributing factors has not been released.
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