CARROLL COUNTY — Two people died in an accident just before 1a.m. Saturday in Carroll County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Chevy 2500 driven by Blake L. Wilson, 20, Carrollton, was eastbound on Highway CC just east of CR 261. The vehicle ran off the left side of the road, struck an embankment, a tree and overturned. Two occupants were ejected from the vehicle.

Passengers Teagan E. Birdno, 19, and Matthew D. Landi, 20, both of Carrollton, were pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Bittiker Funeral Home.

Another passenger Zach L. Warner, 22, Carrollton, was transported to Carroll County Hospital with minor injuries, according to the MSHP.  Wilson was transported to Carroll County Hospital and then transferred by air ambulance to Centerpoint Hospital.

The occupants of the vehicle were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.