CLINTON COUNTY —A Missouri man died in an accident just after 1 a.m. New Year’s Day in Clinton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Ford Mustang driven by Brandon M. Scott, 28, Independence, was northbound on Route A.

The driver failed to stop at the intersection of Route H. The vehicle traveled off the north edge of the road and struck a hedge post.

Scott was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Frontier Forensics.

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