JEFFERSON CITY- A Missouri man died in an accident just before 12:30 a.m. on Friday in Cole County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 GMC Sierra driven by was Derek J. Schrimpf, 46, Jefferson City, was eastbound on U.S. 54 just east of Shepherd Hills Road. The vehicle ran off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail, overturned and ejected the driver.

Schrimpf was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Houser Millard Funeral Home.

The MSHP reported he was not wearing a seat belt.