BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, MO, (May 01, 2026) – A tragic three-vehicle collision Friday night in Bellefontaine Neighbors claimed the lives of three women, including a high school senior and her relative.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Lewis & Clark Boulevard. Investigators said a Cadillac SRX struck the side of a Lexus RX350, forcing the Lexus into the path of a northbound Toyota Highlander.
The impact caused the Lexus to overturn onto its roof, while the Cadillac continued off the roadway and collided with a tree.
Authorities identified two of the victims as 18-year-old Jordyn Williams and 53-year-old Cherese Fisher, both occupants of the Lexus. They were transported to a local hospital, where they later died from their injuries.
Williams, a senior at Ritenour High School, was well-known in her community and had recently been named prom queen. Fisher was her aunt.
The driver of the Toyota Highlander, a 28-year-old woman, also sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
Officials stated that the driver of the Cadillac has not yet been identified and is being sought for questioning.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.
