A Wednesday evening deadly accident leads to the arrest of the driver.

 Around 8:30 p.m., Newton County 911 received a report of a one vehicle accident along River Road just east of Main Street, near Reddings Mill. A 2009 Chevy Cobalt was traveling west on River Road, left the roadway and overturned into a large concrete and brick mailbox.

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

 The MSHP says Deckard has been arrested on several charges, including felony DWI - death of another, and careless and imprudent driving.

 Deckard's court date scheduled in Newton County is not known at this time.