The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2018 Chevrolet Traverse driven by 32 year old Tyler R. Claypool of Nevada, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.
Mr. Claypool was transported to Nevada Regional Medical Center were he was later pronounced dead.
A passenger in the vehicle, a 14 year old male from Nevada, sustained serious injuries and was taken by Med Flight to Mercy Hospital in Joplin for treatment.
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports this is the 143rd fatality in Troop D for the year 2023.
View crash report below:
