Loved ones have identified Sarah Howell of St Louis, Missouri, as the victim that died in the fatal motor vehicle accident that happened at a Kirkwood intersection over the weekend. The crash happened occurred Saturday evening at Big Bend and Geyer. As a result of the accident that resulted in Sarah’s death, there have been requests for increased safety measures. According to Michael Carmody, who works with Safer Streets for Kirkwood and St. Louis County, the crossroads that you find at the intersection of South Geyer Road and Big Bend Road is one of the top five most dangerous intersections in the county.
Despite the fact that there is no official word from the Kirkwood Police Department regarding what took place, there were parts of vehicles thrown over the street. Through her warmth and kindness, Sarah had an impact on a great number of people’s lives, ranging from youngsters to staff members.
Sarah touched countless lives, from children to staff members, with her kindness and warmth. Jannelly Villegas of Cuernavaca, Morelos, shared in a social media tribute that Que dolor Sarah Howell, was a true friend and coworker for over 15 years and her impact will never be forgotten. “I am forever grateful for the positive influence she had on me and others. Rest in peace, Sarita. Your spirit lives on in our hearts until we meet again. Your life and it’s so quick and took all of our hearts with you. Love you sis.”
After reviewing the project materials that were located on the website of the county, the officials have come to the conclusion that the intersection is not suitable for an elevated crosswalk. The county’s tests to reduce the size of the lanes did not result in a reduction in traffic. Beginning at Kirkwood Road and ending at Couch Avenue, the complete county project on Big Bend extends for a distance of one mile.
Carmody stated that he acquired information from the Missouri Department of Transportation through a Sunshine request, and he provided this information with First Alert 4. The data indicates that there were 373 accidents that took place in the project area between the years of 2012 and 2016. In the same time period, there were 205 accidents, according to data from St. Louis County. Officials from the county stated that the project would have been completed sooner, but COVID-19 caused the construction to be delayed and ultimately increased the cost by $300,000.