SALINE COUNTY— One person died in an accident just before 12:30p.m. Sunday in Saline County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Kia Sportage driven by Erica E. Jones, 36, Sweet Springs, was northbound on MO 127 just north of 245 Road.

The vehicle began sliding on the slush covered road. It traveled off the left side of the road, struck a sign post, became airborne and overturned.

A passenger in the vehicle Sherri L. Jones, 55, Sweet Springs, was pronounced dead at the scene. Sweet Springs Ambulance transported Erica Jones to Fitzgibbon Hospital. They were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.