Feb 13, 2020

Missouri man dies after car strikes a tree

Posted Feb 13, 2020 8:00 AM

MARIES COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 4p.m. Wednesday in Maries County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Cody J. Smith, 28, Belle, was westbound on Highway M three miles west of Belle.

The vehicle traveled off the road and struck a tree. 

Smith was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Sassman's Chapel. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.