MORGAN COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 11:30p.m. Friday in Morgan County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Honda CBR954 driven by Jacob A. Martinez, 33, Versailles, was southbound at 19793 RT. W. The driver failed to negotiate a turn. The motorcycle started to skid, crossed the center of the road, overturned, traveled off the left side of the road, struck a sign and the driver was ejected.
Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Kidwell Garber Funeral Home. He was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.