GENTRY COUNTY—A Missouri man died in an accident just before 2p.m. Monday in Gentry County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1989 Ford L9000 Tow Truck driven by Roger L. Smith, 62, Albany, was eastbound on U.S. 136 five miles west of Albany.
Smith lost control of the vehicle when the front driver side tire failed. The truck traveled off the right side of the road and overturned.
Smith was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Roberson Polley Funeral Home in Albany. The MSHP did not have seat belt usage details.