Rollover accident claims life of Lake Saint Louis man
April 11, 2009
Lake Saint Louis
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Sean D. Ruffin, 43, of Lake Saint Louis, died in a motor vehicle accident Saturday, April 11 at about 6:45 p.m.
Ruffin was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer eastbound on Interstate 70, west of Route A, when he swerved to the left and lost control of the vehicle. The Blazer overturned before striking the median wall and coming to rest on its top.
Ruffin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Original Story:
One person has died in a rollover accident that occurred at about 7:00 p.m. Saturday on eastbound Interstate 70, near Highway A in Lake Saint Louis.
Initial reports indicate extrication was necessary and medical helicopters were placed on stand-by.
Eastbound lanes are closed with traffic using the shoulder to pass the scene. All lanes are expected to reopen after 10:30 pm.
More information as it becomes available.
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