SALINE COUNTY — One person died in an accident just before 10a.m. Wednesday in Saline County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Nissan Altima driven by Dalton T. Newton, 20, Carrollton, was southbound on U.S. 65 just north of Route BB.

The vehicle traveled off the left side of the road, struck a utility pole and the driver was ejected.

Newton was pronounced dead at the scene.  He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.