Two Hospitalized After Sunday Evening Accident in Cameron

CAMERON, MO – Two people were sent to the hospital following an accident inside the Cameron city limits on Sunday evening.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 7 p.m. as 20-year old Weatherby resident Cole Gripka and 57-year old John Pirruccello of Cape Coral, Florida were eastbound. Pirruccello was stopped at a red light when Gripka struck the rear of his vehicle.

Gripka and 53-year old Paula Pirruccello were taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries.