BATES COUNTY — One person died in an accident just after 7a.m. Monday in Bates County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1992 Chevy 3500 driven by Alvin J. Briscoe, 70, Rich Hill, was northbound on Route U just north of SW Country Road 4508.
The vehicle crossed the center of the road, traveled off the road and through a fence.
Briscoe was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to the Bates County Coroner. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.