COOK- Excessive speed and alcohol are suspected to have contributed to a one-vehicle injury accident early Sunday morning in Cook, according to a report by the St. Louis County Sheriff’s office.
On Sunday, July 30 at approximately 2:55 a.m., St. Louis County 911 dispatchers were notified via an automated iPhone 911 call that a user had been in a severe crash.
Members of the Cook Fire Department, Cook Ambulance, and St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the intersection of Vermillion Dr. and 2nd St. SE within the city of Cook.
First responders found a Chevy Impala that had crashed after crossing over the railroad crossing on 2nd St. SE. According to the sheriff’s report, the vehicle had apparently been traveling south at a high rate of speed, lost control after going over the railroad crossing, left the roadway and struck the crossing arm control on the south side of the crossing. The vehicle ultimately came to rest on its roof in the east ditch of 2nd St. SE. The crossing arm was disabled by the crash.
The driver, Anevay Goodsky-Spears, 18, and a 17-year-old male passenger were transported to the Cook Hospital by ambulance with what were believed to be minor injuries. It is unknown if either individual was wearing a seatbelt.
Goodsky-Spears is being investigated by the sheriff’s office for criminal vehicular operation and driving while under the influence, as speed and alcohol appeared to be contributing factors to the accident.