VERNON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 7p.m. Thursday in Vernon County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Chevy Traverse driven by Tyler R. Claypool, 32, Nevada, was northbound on S 1300 Road one half mile west of Nevada.
The driver failed to negotiate a curve. the SUV traveled off the right side of the road and struck a tree.
EMS transported Claypool to Nevada Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. MedFlight transported a 14-year-old boy in the vehicle to Mercy Joplin. The driver and passenger were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.