VERNON COUNTY —Three people died in an accident just before 12:15a.m. Monday in Vernon County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 2013 Ford F150 driven by Tylar A. Green, 19, Nevada, Mo., was northbound on U.S. 54 at MO 43 five miles west of Nevada.
The driver failed to stop for a stop sign and struck a westbound 2014 Peterbilt semi driven by Robert E. King, 48, Nevada.
Passengers in the Ford identified as Allison R. Bittiker, 24, Nevada and a 17-year-old girl from Bronaugh, were pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Ferry Funeral Home.
EMS transported Green to Cox South where he died and a third passenger Derick T. Mahurin, 19, Nevada, to Freeman West for treatment of serious injuries.
King was not injured. The occupants of the Ford were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.