Crime & Safety

Candlelight Vigil For Town and Country Crash Victim Thursday

The family of the woman who died in a Town and Country car crash will hold a candlelight vigil Thursday night, according to police.

Town and Country police tell Patch they are working with the family members of Ciby Kimbrough to coordinate the vigil near Thursday night.

Kimbrough, 70, of North St. Louis County died from injuries she suffered in the Jan. 26 car crash Clayton Road and Woods Hill Drive. 

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Police said the driver of the car that struck Kimbrough fled the scene. George Putney, 52, of St. Louis, later turned himself in to police and is charged with felony leaving the scene of an accident. Police said more charges are expected as the investigation continues and they are asking for the public's help to piece together Putney's whereabouts prior to the accident.

Thursday night, family and friends Kimbrough are set to old a candlelight vigil at Clayton and Woods Hill, just west of Mason Ridge, between 7:30and 8:00 p.m.

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Police said they are working with the family on the vigil to ensure pedestrian safety.

Those who attend are encouraged to park at Longview Farm Park and use the sidewalk to walk to the scene.

Police will offer assistance in crossing Mason Ridge at the crosswalk. 

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