Crime & Safety
Fatal Crash Investigator Gains Recognition
A Creve Coeur Police officer is being lauded for his work on a pair of fatal car accidents in the area over the past six months.
The work of a Creve Coeur Police Officer is earning praise from inside his department and out.
At a recent ceremony held at the Creve Coeur Government Center, Officer Thomas Exline was presented with a certificate of recognition for his work on a pair of fatal car accident investigations.
On February 1, he responded as part of the Regional Criminal Traffic Investigations Unit (CTIU) to the scene of a triple fatal two-car accident on Ladue Road in Ladue. An Olivette man crossed the center line and struck a vehicle with two people inside.
Find out what's happening in Creve Coeurwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The investigation determined that Kyle Weeks, the driver who crossed the center line, was drunk and high on marijuana.
A few day later, Officer Exline responded to a fatal car vs. pedestrian accident at Mercy Hospital. No charges were filed in that case.
Find out what's happening in Creve Coeurwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Watch the video to see a portion of the ceremony where Officer Exline was presented with a certificate by Creve Coeur Police Chief Glenn Eidman
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.