Was their a body in the car? Or did the victim die later in the hospital after being airlifted. I should have been more specific about that. They won't close the road if a victim dies at or en-route to the hospital. It will only be shut down if a body is in the car until they are taken away.
Wasn't totally sure but I found the accident report online.
A Friday night accident in Cedar Hill sends teen to hospital via helicopter, with serious injuries.
16-Year-Old High Ridge Male Goes Airborne in Car, Then Airlifted to Hospital
William Ivy, a 16-year-old driver from High Ridge, was traveling northbound near Route B and Cedar Hill Road at 8:15 p.m. Friday when his 2001 Saturn traveled off the right side of the roadway in Jefferson County. His car struck a drainage pipe and became airborne, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report.
Ivy's car then crossed Cedar Hill Road and struck a utility pole, causing the Saturn to overturn.
Ivy was seriously injured in the accident, and was taken to Mercy Hospital via an air evacuation helicopter, according to the report.
He was wearing a seat belt. His car was totaled in the accident and towed from the scene.
There were no passengers or other motorists involved in the accident.
I guess he did make it to the hospital. I was at a grocery store about 1/2 mile away when it happened. I was in my van about to leave the lot when the helicopter blasted overhead. I turned down the highway towards my house and saw a large mass of flashing lights and the helicopter landing with the spotlight shining on the wreck.
Felt pretty rotten later because I texted my friend about what I was seeing. He didn't even know that it was his best friend :c
