NEWTON COUNTY — One person died in an accident just before 6:30p.m. Sunday in Newton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Dodge Ram driven by John M. Johnson, 49, Stark City, was eastbound on MO. 86 five miles east of Neosho.

The pickup rear-ended a horse ridden by Keith Hopper, 49, Granby.  Hopper was transported to Freeman West Hospital where he died.

The accident remains under investigation.  Johnson was tested for alcohol as required by state law, according to the MSHP.