ST. LOUIS, MO – A man was found guilty of causing a fatal street racing collision that occurred at St. Louis Avenue and North 20th Street on July 8, 2022, according to FOX 2 Now.
A 37-year-old man was racing another driver on St. Louis Avenue when they ran a red light, causing the 37-year-old man to collide with another vehicle.
The vehicle the defendant struck was occupied by a 63-year-old woman, a 2-year-old child, and the child’s father. First responders transported all three to area hospitals with serious injuries. The 63-year-old woman died on July 13, 2022.
Authorities arrested the suspect following the crash.
A jury found the defendant guilty of armed criminal action, second-degree assault, and fourth-degree assault.
While in custody for the crash, the defendant was charged with assaulting a corrections officer.
The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced on October 9.
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