LAWRENCE COUNTY —One. person died in an accident just after 12:30a.m. Friday in Lawrence County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Honda Accord driven by a 27-year-old Marionville, Missouri, man was westbound on MO 96 seven miles east of Avilla.
The car crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2004 Peterbilt semi head-on. The Honda driver was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City. The semi driver was not injured. The Honda driver was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.