MERCER COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Friday in Mercer County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1992 Ford Grain Truck driven by Greg W. Widner, 47, Mercer, was eastbound on U.S. 136 three miles east of Princeton.
The driver attempted to pass a 2008 Case Combine driven by John L. Wells, 39, Princeton.
The truck struck a bridge rail, traveled up onto the bridge rail, crossed the road, traveled off the south side of the road and overturned.
Widner was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Roberson Funeral Home. Wells was not injured. Widner was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.