An accident early this (Friday) afternoon north of Laddonia kills a Vandalia man.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 34-year old Kevin E. Murray of Vandalia lost control of his 2002 Chevy Blazer and crossed the center line, striking the front of a tractor trailer driven by 32-year old Bashir Isse of Columbus, Ohio.
Isse was not injured in the accident that happened on westbound Highway 54 a half mile east of Audrain Road 448 at 12:47.
The accident had the highway shut down for a number of hours while the investigation was underway.