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Missouri man dead, teen hospitalized after head-on crash

BARRY COUNTY — A Missouri man died in an accident just before 10p.m. Thursday in Barry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Chevy pickup driven by Carter C. Fletcher, 16, Eagle Rock, was eastbound on Highway F one mile northwest of Eagle Rock.

The vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2007 Toyota Corolla driven by Dakota B. Ball, 21, head-on.

Ball was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Fahn Funeral Home in Cassville. Fletcher was transported to Mercy Hospital.

Ball was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP. The Patrol did not have seat belt usage available for Fletcher.

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