A fatal traffic crash was reported in Howard County on Saturday, December 16.

According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when a vehicle driven by David Brown failed to navigate a corner, running off the left side of the road and impacting a ditch. The vehicle also overturned.

Joshua McNabb, a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Howard County Coroner. Brown suffered moderate injuries. Both occupants were reportedly not wearing seat-belts at the time of the crash.

The crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. on Missouri 124 in Howard County.