Family of dead Missouri teen who was struck by deputy's car demands answers

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Persephone Berger, 16, died after being struck by a St. Francois County Sheriff's deputy's vehicle.
The incident occurred early Saturday morning as the deputy responded to a call about an unresponsive person in the road.
The sheriff's department stated the deputy did not see Berger and hit her while approaching the scene.
Berger's family alleges authorities initially described the incident as a hit-and-run and delayed informing them of the deputy's involvement.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol will conduct an independent investigation, while the sheriff's office investigates the circumstances prior to the collision.
Berger was described as a caring and compassionate young woman, a choir member with infectious enthusiasm.

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