WRIGHT COUNTY —One person died and another is in custody following an accident just before 1a.m. Saturday in Wright County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 GMC Sierra driven by Kody L. Skaggs, 21, Mansfield, was southbound on Business 60 just south of U.S. 60 in Mansfield.
The pickup crossed the center of the road, traveled off the left side of the road and struck parked 2020 Ford F150 driven by Michael S. Bryson, 39 of Hartville.
A passenger in the Ford Justin L. Sanders, 31, Mansfield, was pronounced dead at the scene. Mercy EMS transported Bryson to Cox South.
Law enforcement arrested Skaggs on requested charges of Felony driving while Intoxicated-death of another person, Felony first degree assault, Careless and imprudent driving and for no seat belt, according to the MSHP. He is being held in the Wright County Jail.