The officerโs patrol car caught fire following the crash, with him still inside. He was rushed to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in serious condition, but stable.
Mayor Spencer has said she'll look to replace Streets Department Chief Betherny Williams, who faced scrutiny amid poor response to January's winter storms.
Two people were airlifted to Barnes-Jewish Hospital. One person was treated at a local hospital for smoke inhalation. 13 others were moved to a temporary Red Cross.