Jun 24, 2024

Missouri man dies after ejected in rollover accident

Posted Jun 24, 2024 12:30 AM

LAWRENCE COUNTY —A Missouri man died in an accident just before 1:30p.m. Sunday in Lawrence County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Chevy Equinox driven by Christopher V. Bell, 37, Republic, was eastbound on MO 14 two miles north of Marionville. 

The SUV traveled off the road, struck a sign, overturned and the driver was ejected. Bell was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.  He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.