Teen in custody after elderly man hit by car in South County
Published: May. 25, 2022 at 9:40 AM CDT
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A 72-year-old man was killed after being struck by a car in South County late Tuesday.
Just past 6:30 p.m., police said a 16-year-old was driving down the 3200 block of Country Hollow Drive when he hit Dennis Abeln. The elderly man was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Officers took the teen into custody and referred him to Family Court.
Anyone with information should call 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
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