Overview
- Authorities say the single-vehicle crash happened Monday at U.S. 24 and Missouri Route BB west of Waverly.
- Investigators report the eastbound box truck ran off the right side before the driver overcorrected.
- The truck overturned, ejecting both occupants, according to the preliminary account.
- The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver was taken to a hospital for treatment.
- The roadway was closed for an extended period as troopers worked the scene, and the investigation continues.