Speeding Driver Loses Control, Damages Street Furniture in South St. Louis County Crash
A speeding driver lost control of a Ford Mach-E early Friday morning on Lemay Ferry Road near Hoffmeister Avenue in South St. Louis County, crashing through a sidewalk and narrowly missing a business. The driver admitted to speeding and received…
St. Louis, MO, August 7, 2026 —
SOUTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO – A speeding driver lost control of a Ford Mach-E early Friday morning, causing significant damage along Lemay Ferry Road near Hoffmeister Avenue. The vehicle veered off the roadway, crashed through a sidewalk, and narrowly avoided colliding with a local business.
The incident occurred early Friday morning. According to reports, the driver admitted to speeding at the time of the crash. Following the incident, the driver received three citations.
The Ford Mach-E traveled an estimated 500 to 600 feet along the sidewalk before coming to a stop. The vehicle caused extensive damage to street furniture, fencing, and signs in its path.
The owner of the business that was narrowly missed expressed relief that no pedestrians were present on the sidewalk at the time of the crash. The business owner also commented on the history of accidents that have occurred on the stretch of Lemay Ferry Road.
The specific details regarding the citations issued, the exact time of the incident, and the identity of the driver were not immediately available. Further investigation into the cause and extent of the damages is ongoing.
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