Sep 24, 2024

Missouri man dies after SUV overturns, strikes fence

Posted Sep 24, 2024 12:30 AM

BARRY COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 2p.m. Monday in Barry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 GMC Yukon driven by Melissa R. Hollie, 46, Shell Knob, was northbound on Highway 39 one mile north of Shell Knob. 

The driver failed to negotiate a curve. The SUV traveled off the right side of the road, overturned and struck a fence.  

A passenger James D. Larson, 57, Shell. Knob, was pronounced dead ata the scene. Mercy Ambulance transported Hollie to Mercy Springfield. Larson was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.