ST. LOUIS (AP) - An investigation continues into a deadly St. Louis crash that occurred after police sought to stop a speeding car. Supporters of one of the men killed blame police for the accident.
Relatives and friends of 39-year-old Daron Whitt held a vigil Thursday night outside police headquarters. Though police have denied that officers were chasing the car, Whitt’s supporters believe a chase caused the Wednesday night chain-reaction accident.
Police say Whitt was spotted driving a 2017 Infiniti Q50, a car that was believed to be connected to an assault and robbery case. A police helicopter was requested to help track the Infiniti in anticipation that it may flee, police said.
The car sped off and struck the back of a Nissan Altima. Another vehicle then collided with an SUV. Whitt and the SUV driver died at the scene. Police have not released the name of the second victim.
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