MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800
C2015-007
March 6, 2015

EMPHASIS: Patrol Seeking Assistance In Fatal Crash On Interstate 70


The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the driver and vehicle that struck and killed 20-year-old Nicole Cook while she was walking on the shoulder of westbound Interstate 70 and Airflight Drive. The driver left the scene after the crash which took place at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015.
After striking Nicole, the vehicle stopped for a very short time then continued west on the Airflight exit. The driver of the vehicle then turned left onto Airflight Drive, before driving east on Natural Bridge Road.
The Highway Patrol is looking for a 1999 – 2005 GMC Yukon or Tahoe for leaving the scene. The color is either black, grey, or blue, with front end damage on the left side of the SUV.
If anyone has information about this vehicle, please contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop C, Weldon Spring, at (636) 300-2800.


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