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Pedestrian struck and killed by semi in St. Francois County

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A pedestrian was struck and killed on Highway 67 in St. Francois County.

Chad A. DeBlois, 31, of Park Hills died from his injuries on Friday.

The incident happened on Friday morning around 1:45 on southbound Highway 67 north of Blomeier Road.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, A semi-truck was trying to cross the road and swerved to the right to try to avoid DeBlois.

Troopers say the trailer of the semi then hit the DeBlois.

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