LAWRENCE COUNTY — One person died in an accident just after 9:30p.m. Friday in Lawrence County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 1997 Ford Ranger driven by Grant J. Jester, 28, Stott City, was eastbound on farm road 2140 three miles north of Freistatt.  The vehicle struck Corey D. Jones, 37, Monett, who was walking in a lane of traffic.

Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities released no additional details early Saturday.