ALEXANDER COUNTY - A man from Charleston, MO. died in a two-vehicle fatal crash on Oct. 20 in Elco, of Alexander County, Illinois. The man was James Bruenderman, 65, of Charleston, MO.
This is the preliminary report:
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WHAT: Two Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: Illinois 127 approximately ½ mile south of Elco, Alexander County
WHEN: Oct 20, 2020 at 2:39 p.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1-2013 White Dodge Truck
Unit 2- 2018 White Mack Truck Tractor Semi Trailer Combination
DRIVERS: Unit 1- James Bruenderman, 65 year old male from Charleston, MO – Pending notification of next of kin, Deceased
Unit 2- David Berry, 34 year old male from Willisville, IL – Uninjured
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling south on Illinois 127 approximately ½ mile south of Elco, Alexander County. Unit 2 was traveling north at the same location. For unknown reasons, the driver of Unit 1 crossed the double yellow center line and struck Unit 2 head on. Both Unit 1 and Unit 2 left the roadway and came to rest in the west ditch. The driver of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of Unit 2 was uninjured. The crash is under investigation and no further information is available at this time.
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