City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 1, 2019

CONTACT: Steven Sapp
Community Relations Director
[email protected]
573-874-7257

UPDATE at 11:06 p.m. on June 1 - Columbia Police Investigate Two Pedestrians Struck by a Vehicle on June 1

(COLUMBIA, MO) - Update: Katie S. Paul, 25, passed away shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. Next of kin have been notified. 

Case number: 2019-005490

Correction to original release: Beasley and Paul were travelling north on 8th Street crossing Ash Street. 

The incident remains under investigation and no further details are available. 



Original Release:


Date & Time: 06/01/2019 00:34
 
Location: Ash Street at Eighth Street
 
Vehicle & Driver:
 
Vehicle 1-2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
 
Driver 1-Kelsey T. Stephens, 25, Columbia, MO, Seat belt-Yes, No Injuries

Pedestrians:
 
Pedestrian 1-Patricia F. Beasley, 25, Columbia, MO, Life Threatening Injuries
 
Pedestrian 2-Katie S. Paul, 25, Columbia, MO, Life Threatening Injuries
 
 
Synopsis:
 
Vehicle 1 was traveling east on Ash Street at Eighth Street. Pedestrian 1 and 2 were walking south across Ash Street on the east side of Eighth Street. Pedestrian 1 and 2 were struck by vehicle 1. Both Pedestrian 1 and 2 were transported by paramedics to University Hospital with life threatening injuries. Drug or alcohol impairment are unknown at this time. Next of kin for both pedestrians have been notified. Investigation into the crash is ongoing.


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Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

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To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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