LAWRENCE COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Thursday in Lawrence County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Dodge Ram driven by Donald D.&nbsp; Pomaybo, 78, Stevensville, Montana, was westbound on Interstate 44 one mile west of Mount Vernon.&nbsp;

The pickup traveled off the right side of the road to avoid a vehicle that had slowed due to traffic. The pickup struck a sign, overturned and both occupants were ejected.&nbsp;

Donald Pomaybo was. pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.&nbsp; A passenger Ronald R.&nbsp; Pomaybo, 78, Stevensville, Montana, was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Springfield.&nbsp; They were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.

LAWRENCE COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Thursday in Lawrence County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Dodge Ram driven by Donald D.&nbsp; Pomaybo, 78, Stevensville, Montana, was westbound on Interstate 44 one mile west of Mount Vernon.&nbsp;The pickup traveled off the right side of the road to avoid a vehicle that had slowed due to traffic. The pickup struck a sign, overturned and both occupants were ejected.&nbsp;Donald Pomaybo was. pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.&nbsp; A passenger Ronald R.&nbsp; Pomaybo, 78, Stevensville, Montana, was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Springfield.&nbsp; They were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.

1 dead, 1 airlifted to hospital after ejected in Missouri crash