ST. LOUIS – A 17-year-old McClure North High School senior student died after being found with a gunshot wound following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday night, Oct. 14, 2026, on Interstate 170, police said. Investigators are seeking witnesses to help determine what happened.
The victim, identified as Alyssa Wilson, was found in the southbound lanes between St. Charles Rock Road and Midland Boulevard. She was taken to an area hospital for emergency treatment and later pronounced dead, according to information released Thursday by the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis.
The Major Case Squad has been called in to assist with the investigation. Investigators are asking anyone who traveled on I-170 between Airport Road and Olive at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, to report anything they observed that may be relevant, including the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-866-371-8477 or the Overland Police Department at 314-227-2857.
The Major Case Squad said additional information would be released as it becomes available and when appropriate for public dissemination.
