JASPER COUNTY — One person died in an accident just after 3a.m. Tuesday in Jasper County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Kawasaki Ninja driven by Adam D. Brinegar, 31, Carl Junction, was northbound on Interstate 49 one mile south of Carthage.

The motorcycle left the road, struck an embankment and rolled. Brinegar was pronounced dead at the scene and released the Jasper County Coroner. He was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.