BUCHANAN COUNTY— One person died in an accident just after 7:30a.m. Monday in Buchanan County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Ford Fusion driven by Caitlin M. McComas, 21, Easton, was southbound on Mo 31 at U.S. 169 five miles south of Easton.
The car pulled into the path of a northbound 2009 Ford F150 driven by Mark E. Smith, 70, Trimble. The car struck the passenger side of the pickup. After impact the pickup began to skid, overturned and the driver was ejected.
Smith was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Meierhoffer Funeral Home in St. Joseph. McComas was treated at the scene. Smith was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.