Man from Aurora killed in Saturday afternoon auto accident

On Saturday around  4:15 p.m., the Aurora -Marionville Police Department was dispatched to the area of Business 60 and Highland Drive in Aurora in reference to an injury accident.

Police say 62-year-old Timothy Rhodes of Aurora was traveling west on Business 60 entering Aurora and entered the oncoming lane of traffic.

He then struck a pickup head-on being driven by 44-year-old Tyler Eden of Marionville.

Timothy Rhodes succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

His remains were turned over to Lawrence County Coroner Scott Lakin.

Eden sustained moderate injuries.