Sarah A. Howell Obituary – Sarah A. Howell, aged 45, has been identified as the victim who lost her life in a car crash on May 4 at the intersection of Big Bend and Geyer Road in Kirkwood. The Kirkwood Police Department confirmed her identity on Friday, May 10, at 2 p.m.
Upon arriving at the scene at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, the police discovered that Sarah Howell, one of the drivers involved in the collision between two vehicles, had tragically passed away.
According to Kirkwood Police Officer Gary Baldridge, the initial investigation suggests that the vehicle that caused the collision was traveling westbound on Big Bend and collided with Sarah Howell’s vehicle as she was heading southbound through the intersection. The occupants of the striking vehicle sustained no serious injuries.
Officer Baldridge stated on Wednesday, May 8, that the circumstances and cause of the accident are still being investigated. As this is an ongoing investigation, no further details will be disclosed at this time.
He further mentioned that once the investigation is concluded, the case will be presented to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for a review of potential charges.