Couple says Ameren truck driver hit their automobile, fled crash scene and lead them on chaotic chase

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) – An Ameren truck driver is underneath investigation after being accused of leaving the scene of an accident.

Ronnekia Little tells Information 4 she was ending up a Door Sprint supply in South Metropolis when her automobile was hit by the utility driver.

“He was making an attempt to lose us. Operating lights, working cease indicators, and simply taking us on a complete different aspect of St. Louis,” says Little.

The faculty pupil says the crash rapidly morphed right into a hit-and-run after the driving force hopped in his truck and took off on Jefferson Avenue.

“The Ameren driver was already backing out the alley as if he was making an attempt to flee the scene after he mentioned to comply with him for the insurance coverage,” she says.

Ronnekia says she was within the passenger’s seat as her boyfriend drove behind the utility truck till they reached the intersection of 18th and Utah. It was the final cross streets she might bear in mind earlier than she claims they had been attacked by two extra males.

“We made the loop proper after the Ameren truck they usually threw the wooden over their heads and shattered all the pieces on the windshields,” says Little.

In response to Little, the 2 males had been ready for them to reach. She contends they’re accountable for destroying her windshield and capturing at her automobile.

“We’re headed to the police station. We hear two or three photographs fired. One among them most positively hit the automobile as a result of we heard it. So now, we’re like ducking down whereas my boyfriend’s driving,” she says.

Whereas the couple believes the boys are associated to the Ameren truck driver, police haven’t confirmed that data to Information 4.

“This automobile was virtually new. I simply acquired it two months in the past. Now there are cracks on the windshield, the mirror is hanging, the door deal with not works, the dents, the scrapes, and there’s additionally a bullet gap within the again,” Little says.

St. Louis Metropolitan Police and Ameren are conducting separate investigations and are unable to launch particulars at the moment. Ameren launched the next assertion:

“The St. Louis Metropolis Police Division was known as they usually responded to this incident. The police are conducting an investigation, which is ongoing, and we’re cooperating with authorities on this matter. Ameren may even examine the incident.”

“It’s traumatizing. I nonetheless give it some thought after I’m using round and going by my day,” she mentioned.

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