BARRY COUNTY, Mo. — A 24-year-old man from Aurora died after an ATV wreck early this morning, Saturday, Oct. 18.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, the man was driving a 2002 Yamaha ATV on Farm Road 1245, seven miles northwest of Cape Fair.

The wreck occurred at around 5:11 a.m. when the ATV traveled off the right side of the road and overturned. The man was ejected. He was pronounced deceased at 6 a.m. by Dr. Blubaugh of Cox Medical Center Branson.

The man was not wearing a helmet, per the report.

Next of kin have been notified. This is MSHP Troop D's 108th fatality in 2025.

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