Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck by SUV While Crossing St. Charles Rock Road in Breckenridge Hills
Crash occurred in early morning hours on a heavily traveled North County corridor
A bicyclist was struck and killed in north St. Louis County after a collision on St. Charles Rock Road in Breckenridge Hills, authorities said.
The crash occurred shortly after 12:20 a.m. on July 21, 2025, near the intersection of St. Charles Rock Road and Coles Avenue. The location is in the 9600 block of St. Charles Rock Road, near the Breckenridge Hills Police Department.
What investigators say happened
Investigators reported that a westbound 2023 Infiniti QX50 struck a 45-year-old man as he rode a bicycle across St. Charles Rock Road from north to south. The driver, a 38-year-old St. Louis woman, was not injured.
Emergency responders pronounced the bicyclist dead at the scene minutes after the collision. The Community Fire Protection District responded, and the St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s office took custody of the victim.
Time: Shortly after 12:20 a.m., July 21, 2025
Location: 9600 block of St. Charles Rock Road at Coles Avenue, Breckenridge Hills
Vehicles involved: Bicycle and 2023 Infiniti QX50
Victim: 45-year-old man from St. Louis
Safety equipment and roadway context
Investigators noted the bicyclist was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash. Authorities said the driver was wearing a seat belt.
St. Charles Rock Road, which carries state Route 180 traffic through parts of north St. Louis County, is a multi-lane arterial used by drivers traveling between residential areas, commercial properties, and nearby access points to the airport and major highways. The crash happened during overnight hours, a period when visibility can be reduced and traffic patterns may shift toward higher speeds despite lower overall volume.
Police continue to review the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the movements of both the bicycle and the vehicle immediately before impact.
Investigation status
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation with assistance from local officers. No additional details about potential contributing factors—such as impairment, distraction, lighting conditions, or potential enforcement action—were released in the initial reports.
The victim’s name was not publicly released in the information available at the time of reporting.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is typically encouraged to contact law enforcement handling the investigation.