OFFICER DOWN: Sgt. Peggy Vassallo Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department, Missouri

Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Monday, August 24, 2015

Sergeant Peggy Vassallo was struck and killed by a vehicle while rendering aid to another driver after being involved in an accident shortly before 8:00 am.

Sergeant Vassallo, who was in full uniform, was en route to work when she was involved in a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Lindbergh Blvd and Old Jamestown Rd, in St. Louis County. The other driver was complaining of neck pain, prompting Sergeant Vassallo to contact dispatchers to request medical assistance.