The tragic death of former Maryland Heights city councilman Gavin Park occurred on Tuesday in a collision involving a Metro Call-A-Ride van and the truck he was operating. Park, 43, served as councilman for Ward 1 from 2016 to 2020.
The collision took place at around 3 p.m. at the intersection of Missouri Route 141 and River Valley Drive. According to Metro Transit, the Call-A-Ride van involved in the incident was not carrying any passengers at the time. The van’s driver was taken to a hospital for assessment, while the police have yet to disclose further details regarding the collision’s cause.
Stephanie Ochs Hickman posted on Facebook,
“Take this thanksgiving to be thankful for your loved ones next to you… you never know when it’s the last. A special soul was taken too soon and will be forever missed with many memoriesHope your dancing with my mom and dad up there.. Rest in peace Gavin Park”
Expressing condolences on Facebook, Stephanie Ochs Hickman from Belleville, Illinois, urged gratitude for loved ones, emphasizing the uncertainty of life’s moments. She honored Park as a special soul, taken too soon, and shared memories of him, envisioning him dancing with her late parents in the beyond.
Plans for Gavin Park’s obituary and funeral arrangements will be announced by his family, allowing friends and the community to pay their respects and commemorate his life and service to the community.
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Source: vothisaucamau.edu.vn
