It is with deep sorrow that the St. Louis County community mourns the tragic loss of 10-year-old Charles Bunnel, who was fatally struck by a pickup truck in Sappington, Missouri. His sudden passing has left his family, friends, and neighbors devastated.
According to the St. Louis County Police Department, officers responded shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday to reports of a pedestrian struck near the intersection of Gravois Road and Cinnabar Drive. When authorities arrived, they found Charles lying in the eastbound lanes with critical injuries. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital but later died as a result of his injuries.
Preliminary findings from investigators suggest that Charles ran into the roadway before being struck by a pickup truck. The driver remained at the scene, called 911, and has been cooperating fully with authorities as the investigation continues.
Charles Bunnel, a young boy from Sappington, is being remembered with deep love and heartbreak. His passing has left an unimaginable void in the lives of those who knew him best. Family members are now faced with grief that is difficult to put into words, as they remember a child full of life and potential.
