Vigil held for victim of fatal hit-and-run accident
22-year-old Anthony Connors was found in a ditch a week ago. The Collinsville police were not available for an update today, but previously said they have narrowed their search to a pickup truck from the early 2000's. The vigil was held near the scene of the accident along Route 157 around 1PM.
Woman pulled from Mississippi River after driving her car into the water
Fox 2 reports that the woman drove her car into the river near the Clark Bridge. The deputy saw the woman's car heading straight for the water. He stopped his car and dove into the water to help the driver. Authorities say both the woman and deputy are okay.
Police believe the woman may have been suicidal.
No one hurt after car crashes into Columbia daycare
The Columbia Daily Tribune reports the car ended up several feet inside the business, called Going Bonkers, after hitting a front wall around 10:20 a.m. Friday.
Columbia schools were closed Friday, and officials said about 100 children were inside Going Bonkers. The business has a large indoor playground, arcade and other attractions.
Police were investigating the cause of the crash but say the driver may have had a medical emergency. She and a boy in the car with her were both unhurt.a
Pedestrian very critical after being struck in Baden
Police say the victim, a man in his 50's, was taken to Barnes Jewish Hospital with two broken legs and a head injury.
An accident reconstruction team is investigating.
Police say the driver did stop. It's not known if that driver will face any charges as the investigation is ongoing.
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