SALINE COUNTY — One person died just after 8a.m. Monday in Saline County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Dodge 2500 driven by Russell A. Sims, 51, Sweet Springs, was northbound on Missouri 127 just south of 150th.

The driver experienced a medical condition. The vehicle slid off the road, struck a fence and embankment.

Sims was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to the Saline County Coroner’s office. The MSHP did not have details on his seat belt usage.