Savannah man charged after fatal hit-and-run in St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A Savannah, Missouri, man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after fleeing from the scene of an accident that resulted in death. 

According to a probable cause statement, 28-year-old Steven M. Richardson was driving north on St. Joseph Avenue near the intersection of Broadway Street around 2:45 a.m. on December 1, 2024, when he drove off the east side of the road and hit a pedestrian, which led to the pedestrian's death. 

Richardson continued driving through a yard before striking a home and causing extensive damage and he then left the scene on foot. 

Additionally, historical cell phone data placed Richardson's cell phone in the immediate area of the crash at the time of the occurrence.

According to a probable cause statement, Richardson has been charged with 2nd degree involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident involving death and property damage. 

His bond has been set at $25,000.