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Tennessee toddler dies in crash on I-55 in Jefferson County

By Kevin S. Held,

22 days ago

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – A Tennessee toddler was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in south Jefferson County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report, the crash happened at 4:40 a.m. on northbound Interstate 55 at mile marker 168.4.

The highway patrol claims a 2024 Kia Forte struck an object or vehicle in the road before traveling off the roadway and striking a tree.

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Four people were in the Forte: a 32-year-old man, a 23-year-old woman, and two boys, ages 1 and 3. All resided in Memphis, Tennessee, according to the highway patrol.

The 3-year-old was declared dead at the scene just before 5:30 a.m.

Everyone else in the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken to local hospitals. The passengers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. The 32-year-old was not wearing his seatbelt.

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