MORGAN COUNTY —One person died died in an accident just before 8:30p.m. Friday in Morgan County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Chevy Traverse driven by Alexander J. Luttrell, 36, Kansas City, Kansas, was southbound on MO 5 just north of Route MM.
The driver passed several cars and struck a northbound 2007 Toyota Yaris driven by Steven R. Stafford, 25, Versailles, head-on.
Stafford was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Kidwell Garber Funeral Home. EMS transported Luttrell to Lake Regional Hospital. Stafford was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.