LAWRENCE COUNTY—  A Missouri man died in an accident just before 2a.m. Friday in Lawrence County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Dodge pickup driven by Josey R. Smotherman, 20, Miller, was eastbound on Highway TT two miles south of Halltown.

The vehicle ran off the road, overturned and ejected the driver.  Smotherman was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.

He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.