St. Louis, Missouri — William Cowley, 49, has been identified as the victim of a fatal car crash that occurred early Thursday morning in St. Louis’ Grand Center neighborhood.
Cowley, a resident of the 3300 block of Missouri Avenue, was driving a Jeep Wrangler when the accident happened around 4:45 a.m. The vehicle collided with a bridge pier located in the 500 block of Vandeventer Avenue.
The impact of the crash caused Cowley to be ejected from the Jeep. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Authorities have confirmed that the vehicle ignited after the collision.
This incident adds to the growing concern over road safety in the area. The community mourns the loss of William Cowley, and investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.