By AP/KWMU
St. Louis, MO. – A St. Louis County man faces several charges after his pickup truck struck two teenagers last week in St. Louis city.
Mark Taylor was charged today with assault in the first and second degree, leaving the scene of an accident, possession of drug paraphernalia and careless driving.
The incident happened Friday at Page and Grand. The truck struck two teens who were waiting for a bus. Both 18-year old Alisha Bailey and 19-year old Tyrone Hamilton survived.
Police say Taylor tried to run away but was captured by witnesses and held until officers arrived.