Woman Dies After Falling Off Vehicle and Struck by Fire Truck

Accident Reconstruction is investigating a fatal crash that happened at approximately 11:20 p.m. on April 26.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a Cadillac Escalade was stopped at a red light on the corner of Chouteau and South Compton. The Escalde made a left turn and an 18-year-old woman who was dancing on the roof, fell off and onto the pavement.

Moments later, she was struck by a fire truck who was going lights and sirens responding to a call.   

All vehicles and drivers involved remained on scene.

The woman has been identified as 18-year-old, Nyla Simmons, of the 1300 block of Orchard Lakes Drive.

This investigation remains ongoing.

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