A one car accident in northern Newton County takes the life of the passenger.

 The call came into Newton County dispatch around 8:30 p.m. last night about a crash at 7165 River Road, just east of Main Street in South Joplin.

 Missouri State Highway Patrol officials say the accident took place when a 2009 Chevy Cobalt ran off the road on a curve and struck a concrete and brick mailbox.

 The driver, 21-year-old William Deckard, of Joplin, suffered minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The passenger, 20-year-old Liberty Fowler, also of Joplin, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 The Redings Mill Fire Department responded to the scene, as well as Newton County Sheriff Deputies and Ambulance, MSHP, METS ambulance and Joplin Fire.