A 28-year-old man from Fayette died early Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash on Missouri Route 124, east of Fayette.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The driver lost control of a 2015 Dodge Journey, crossing the center line and veering off the left side of the roadway. The vehicle became airborne, overturned, and was later found submerged in a creek.
Authorities said the driver was pronounced dead at the scene and was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and further details from the crash report are pending.