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UPDATED: Driver of van killed in collision with dump truck

An 80-year-old man driving a Dodge Caravan was killed Wednesday morning in an accident at the intersection of Barracksview and Sappington Barracks roads, according to St. Louis County Polce.

Police said the Dodge Caravan appeared not to make a complete stop while traveling south on Sappington Barracks at about 11:35 a.m., while a dump truck was traveling west on Barracksview.

The van entered onto Barracksview, where it struck the passenger side of the dump truck, according to police. The driver of the dump truck attempted to apply his brakes in an attempt to avoid the collision, but was unable to do so.

The driver of the van was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the dump truck was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Police on Thursday identified the driver of the van as Christian Jaudes of the 2800 block of Yaeger Road in Oakville.