SEDALIA— A Missouri man died and five others were injured in an accident just before 9 p.m. on Saturday in Pettis County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Cadillac CTS driven by Brian R. Barr, 41, Sedalia, was westbound on Route HH just east of Route EE.

The vehicle crossed the centerline and struck a 2008 Ford Excursion driven by Elmer E. Knox, 34, Sedalia, head-on.

Barr was transported to University Hospital where he died.
Knox, Diane R. Knox, 34, and 3 children of Sedalia were transported to Bothwell Regional Medical Center.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the occupants of the Ford were not wearing seat belts and that it was unknown if the drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident.