LAWSON- A Missouri man died in an accident just before 6 p.m. on Monday in Clinton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Harley Davidson driven by Claude H. Fine, 76, Vibbard, was eastbound on Route V five miles north of Lawson.

The driver was negotiating a curve that went downhill. The motorcycle traveled off the south side of the road into a ditch, struck a signpost and the driver was ejected.

Fine was pronounced dead at the scene.

The MSHP reported he was wearing a helmet.