At approximately 4:45 a.m. Saturday Oxford Police Department officers responded to call for an overturned vehicle at Highway 7 near University Avenue.
Chief of Police Joey East said in a Nov. 11 press release that officials have determined the accident happened after the vehicle cleared the ramp heading South on Highway 7.
University of Mississippi students Chris Grimaud, 20, and Kevin Eagan, 18, were killed in the accident.
The driver of the vehicle, Arthur Lueking was transported to The Med in Memphis, and passenger James Connors was treated at Baptist Hospital of North Mississippi for minor injuries, according to the release.
East expressed his sympathies.
“The Oxford community is saddened by this unfortunate tragedy,” he said in the release. “The Oxford Police Department continues to investigate the incident and will update the community as it is able. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families that have been touched by this heartbreaking accident.
Visitation for Eagan will take place today from 3-9 p.m. at St. Joseph Church Cottleville, Mo. Eagan’s funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s.
Grimaud will be remembered in a visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel today from 3-9 p.m. in St. Louis, Mo., with funeral arrangements set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Seven Holy Founders Catholic Church.
-Grant Beebe
beebe.thedm@gmail.com
