Crime & Safety
Wentzville Teenager Is Occupant in Fatal Crash
The driver, a teenager from O'Fallon, died in the crash.
A Wentzville teenager was a passenger in a fatal car crash. The vehicle's driver was killed in the crash.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 8:40 p.m. Saturday night on Route P, two-tenths of a mile east of Lindsay Lane.
Ashlyn J. Malotte, 16, O'Fallon, was driving a 2001 Ford Focus eastbound on Route P. Malotte lost control of the vehicle on the wet pavement.
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The car traveled off the left side of the road, striking a highway sign. The left side of the car struck a utility pole and overturned.
Malotte was killed in the crash. Her body was taken to Lonning Mortuary.
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Her passenger, Josephine M. Coleman, 16, , sustained minor injuries. She was taken to St. Joseph Health Center by St. Charles County Ambulance.
Both girls were wearing seat belts, according to the report.
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