JASPER COUNTY — A Missouri man died in an accident just after 6:30p.m. Tuesday in Jasper County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Yamaha driven by George E. Farrow, 26, Joplin, was westbound on First Street in Carterville.  The motorcycle traveled off the road and struck a tree.

Farrow was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City.  He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.