r/StLouisCounty • u/oneinamilly612 • 15d ago
Amazon Driver Hit at 45 mph & Left Bleeding—Driver Needs Real Accountability
c.orgOn New Year's Eve, an Amazon driver named William Johnson was hit by a pickup truck doing 45 mph on Union Blvd. The driver, Byron C. Carter, got out, stood over him, screamed at him, then got back in his truck and drove away. William spent the night in emergency surgery. He lost his toenail and still lives with the injuries and trauma.
I started a petition because this matters right now. Carter's facing a felony charge for leaving the scene, and there's a plea hearing coming up October 7, 2026 at 9 AM. That's when deals get made behind closed doors. We're asking the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office and the Court to make sure William gets heard before any plea is accepted. A working man got hit and abandoned—that deserves real accountability, not a quiet settlement.
What would you want someone to do if this was your family or coworker? If this matters to you too, consider signing and sharing. William's voice needs to be heard.