Melissa L. Loughary, 35, reportedly ran into the path of a 2004 Freightliner driven by Christopher G. Hopkins, 34, of St. Louis, Mo., at around 11:10 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports website. Loughary was pronounced dead at the Scott County coroners office at 12:11 a.m. today by Scott County Coroner Scott Amick.
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Was it a suicide or what?
Not to make fun of a tragic story, but why was she pronounced dead at a coroners office? Wouldn't she be pronounced dead on the scene or at a hospital?
And why do people think they can safely run across an interstate? It doesn't take a car/truck very long going 75/80 mph to catch up to you while you walk 30 feet across the road.
My prayers to her family and friends.
heye1976....Did you really need to ask that question. At this point, it doesn't make any difference to the lady. However, for the sake of her family, may I be the first to congratulate you on your extreme lack of good taste.
I think I knew this woman, I hope the obituary shows her picture. My prayers go out to her family.