The St. Louis community is mourning the tragic loss of Lejla Hadzikadunic, who lost her life in a devastating highway crash on December 12, leaving family, friends, and loved ones heartbroken.
The fatal incident occurred around midnight on December 12 on northbound Interstate 55 in south St. Louis. Lejla had pulled over after her vehicle suffered a flat tire near the entrance ramp from 4500 Broadway. While she stood outside her car and a man known to her worked to change the tire, both were struck by an oncoming vehicle. Lejla was pronounced dead at the scene, and the man later passed away at a hospital due to his injuries.
Her sudden and untimely death has deeply affected the community. Those who knew Lejla remember her as someone whose life was taken far too soon, and her passing serves as a painful reminder of the dangers present on roadways, especially at night.
As loved ones grieve, heartfelt condolences continue to be shared with Lejla’s family and all those impacted by this tragic loss. Lejla Hadzikadunic will be remembered with love and sorrow, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.