PHELPS, Ky. – A coal truck and a pickup collided in Phelps Thursday, claiming the life of a Pike County man.
David Loudermilk was killed in an accident near Calloway Mountain on Hwy. 3149.
Kentucky State Trooper Chris Phillips said Loudermilk collided with a coal truck owned by B&M Trucking. The driver, who was unhurt, was unknown.
Loudermilk was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was sent to the Medical Examiner’s office in Frankfort to determine the exact cause of death.
The Phelps Volunteer Fire Department responded to the accident. It remains under investigation by Kentucky State Police.





