ST. LOUIS, MO – Authorities have arrested a woman in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred at Pope Avenue and West Florissant Avenue on June 20, according to FOX 2 Now.
Investigators believe Jayla Collins, 23, was driving a Mercury Mountaineer when she hit Lioneel Alexander, 58, around 7:30 p.m.
First responders transported Alexander to an area hospital, where he died.
Collins allegedly fled the scene following the collision.
Officials charged Collins with leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death and second-degree manslaughter.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident.
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