Ray Hartman, a journalist and former Congressional candidate from St. Louis, Missouri, died in a car accident on Thursday, Hartman’s lawyer confirmed. Hartman was killed in an accident on the I-64 involving a semi-truck, whose wheel came off and hit Hartman’s car. He was 73 years old.
Attorney Andy Leonard, a family representative of Hartman, confirmed The Riverfront Times founder’s death and the details of the accident he was involved into St. Louis magazine.
Ray Hartman’s wife, Kerri Hartman, also confirmed his death in a statement to NBC affiliate, 5 On Your Side. It’s such a tragic loss. He was dearly loved,” the statement read. “We’re going to miss him so much.”
Notably, Hartman was quite popular in the St. Louis area for hosting the KETC politics show “Donnybrook.”
Ray Hartman cause of death: Details of tragic I-64 accident
According to the attorney of Hartman, the St. Louis-area journalist was driving on the I-64 near the west of 270. The attorney noted that the wheel of the truck came off while it was brought driven. Losing control, the truck reportedly struck Hartman’s car. His cause of death is under investigation but is likely an accident.
The truck driver involved in the accident is cooperating with the investigation, St. Louis magazine reported. Hartman’s family has not commented on tragic accident.
Along with his wife Kerri, Hartman is survived by his two children: Benjamin and Brielle – both college students.
This story is being updated.
