Fatal Hit-and-Run Under Investigation in St. Louis County: Victim Identified as 38-Year-Old Ciera Steele
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A heartbreaking incident is under investigation after St. Louis County police confirmed that 38-year-old Ciera Steele has died following a motor vehicle crash in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 27, 2025.
At approximately 2:37 a.m., officers from the North County Precinct were dispatched to the area near West Florissant Avenue and Northport Hills Drive after receiving a call for service regarding a reported vehicle crash.
When officers arrived, they found a female in the roadway with injuries that appeared consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Emergency medical personnel immediately transported her to a nearby hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of doctors and hospital staff, Steele succumbed to her injuries the following day, Sunday, September 28, 2025, and was later pronounced deceased.
No Witnesses and No Vehicle at the Scene
Authorities have reported that there were no witnesses present at the time of the crash, and any vehicle involved did not remain at the scene. As a result, investigators are now working diligently to piece together the circumstances of the incident, including reviewing possible surveillance footage from nearby businesses or residences along the roadway.
The St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is leading the investigation. Detectives are treating the case as a fatal hit-and-run and are urging anyone with knowledge of the incident, or who may have seen suspicious vehicles in the area during that time, to come forward.
Call for Information
Investigators are asking members of the public to provide any tips that may assist in identifying the driver or vehicle responsible. Those with information are encouraged to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, or for the possibility of a reward, tips can be submitted through CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). Even the smallest detail—such as a vehicle with fresh damage, a change in driving behavior, or statements overheard—could prove critical in advancing the investigation.
A Community in Shock
The tragic death of Ciera Steele has left her family, friends, and the broader St. Louis County community reeling. Steele, just 38 years old, had her life cut short in a senseless incident that remains shrouded in unanswered questions. Community leaders and residents are expressing their grief, while also calling for accountability and justice for Steele and her loved ones.
Ongoing Investigation
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Police stress that additional information will be released as it becomes available and continue to encourage vigilance and cooperation from the public in helping to solve this case.
