A Jamesport man was fatally injured in an accident that happened at about 5:30 a.m. on June 13 in Grundy County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred as Russell Louderback, 61, Trenton, was westbound on Highway 6, and Eric Virtue, 38, Jamesport, was eastbound.
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Mr. Louderback was driving a 1997 Ford F-250 pickup. Mr. Virtue was driving a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. Abut three miles west of Trenton, Mr. Louderback’s pickup crossed the center line and struck Mr. Virtue’s car head on. The pickup came to rest off the north side of the roadway on its wheels, facing south. The car came to rest off the south side of the road on its wheels, facing south.
Mr. Virtue was pronounced dead at the scene by Grundy County Coroner DeWayne Slater. He was wearing his seat belt.
Mr. Louderback, who was not wearing a safety device, received serious injuries and was taken to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, then transferred to St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.
The accident was investigated by Cpr. C.M. Wright, assisted by Grundy County Sheriff, EMS and Fire.