St. Louis County police are searching for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of 48-year-old Bryant Watkins. The tragic incident happened Sunday evening around 6:30 p.m. near Vescovo Drive and Lemay Ferry Road.
Watkins, who was from the South County area, was hit by a vehicle and died at the scene. According to authorities, the driver didn’t stop and took off immediately after the impact.
Right now, police are asking for the public’s help. If you have any information about who was behind the wheel, you’re asked to call St. Louis County Police at 636-529-8210.
On behalf of The New Real STL News, we would like to send our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of the victim.