ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO., – The three victims who died in a fiery single-car- accident in west St. Louis County early Sunday morning were identified as Jake Keifer, Rhegan Sajben and Cole Anello by the authorities. The three people were from St. Louis, West County.
According to reports, five victims were traveling eastbound in a Nissan Maxima that veered off the road, struck a tree and then burst into flames. The crash occurred near Kiefer Creek Road and Forest Valley Drive. Five people were said to be in the car at the time of the incident. The three identified victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while the two unnamed victims were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Sajben and Keifer were student of Marquette High School. Sajben, was a junior and a volleyball star. Anello was a sophomore at De Smet Jesuit High School. He loved playing soccer and lacrosse. A prayer vigil took place on Sunday night at Holy Infant Catholic Church. The church belongs to the family of Sajben. Over 100 people were in attendance.