NEWTON COUNTY— One person died in an accident just before 4:30p.m. Saturday in Newton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Kawasaki 1500 motorcycle driven by Donald D. Gilmore, 56, Joplin, was southbound on Highway 86 two miles south of Joplin. The motorcycle traveled off the road, struck a road sign, overturned and ejected the driver.

Gilmore was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to the Newton County Corornor’s office.