NEWTON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 4p.m. Monday in Newton County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Chevy Equinox driven by Melissa K. Rodriguez, 48, Mount Vernon, was eastbound on Highway 86 two miles south of Granby.
The driver attempted to make a left turn in front of a westbound 2009 Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle driven by James R. Stuart, 71, Stark City. The SUV struck the motorcycle. Stuart was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the county coroner's office. Rodriguez wasd not injured. Stuart was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.