The Friday afternoon commute through the Brentwood–Richmond Heights corridor turned into a nightmare when a St. Louis Metropolitan Police patrol vehicle and another car collided on the ramp from southbound Interstate 170 to eastbound Interstate 64 near Hanley Road. Two officers were injured, at least one person in the other vehicle was killed, and the busy connector ramp was shut down as traffic stacked up behind a wall of flashing lights and emergency vehicles.
Police Update
In a late-afternoon briefing, department officials confirmed that two officers were hurt in the crash but released only limited information about their conditions, as reported by KSDK. The station’s live coverage noted that investigators were still working the scene and that St. Louis County police had been called in to assist. According to KSDK’s online update, the briefing went up at 4:56 p.m. CST on Friday.
Where It Happened and Traffic Impact
The wreck unfolded on the ramp linking I-170 southbound to I-64 eastbound near Hanley Road, forcing officials to close the ramp and triggering major backups rippling through Brentwood and Richmond Heights, according to First Alert 4. Video from MoDOT cameras showed a heavy emergency response and multiple lane closures as crews worked to secure and clear the scene, and drivers were urged to find alternate routes. The ramp remained shut for several hours while investigators documented the crash site and removed debris.
Injuries and Response
The two officers were transported to area hospitals for evaluation, though officials did not immediately share their names or specific conditions, according to KSDK. Emergency crews used extrication tools on the mangled vehicles to free those trapped inside, while crash investigators began documenting damage and collecting evidence at the scene. The person who died in the collision has not yet been publicly identified as authorities work to notify relatives…