Teenager Dies After Being Struck by Sheriff’s Deputy Vehicle in St. Francois County
In St. Francois County, Missouri, a 16-year-old girl named Persephone Berger died after being hit by a sheriff's deputy's car while she was lying on the road. Friends are mourning her death, and an independent investigation into the incident is…
Lafayette, IN, October 6, 2026 — A 16-year-old girl, identified as Persephone Berger, has died in St. Francois County, Missouri, after being struck by a sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle. The incident occurred while Berger was reportedly lying on the road, according to available information.
Details surrounding the circumstances of Berger’s death are still emerging. The St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department has not released further information at this time. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has taken the lead in conducting an independent investigation into the incident to ascertain the facts of what transpired.
Friends of Persephone Berger are mourning her loss. The community is awaiting the findings of the ongoing investigation. No additional information regarding the timeline of events or the specific location within St. Francois County where the incident occurred was immediately available.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is expected to release its findings once the investigation is complete. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Karla Vasquez Mejia, Kalie Strain, Shawn Loging, Gray News staff on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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