The body of Mountain Grove man was found in a wrecked vehicle on Wednesday afternoon of last week in northwest Texas County.
Tpr. Cathryn Davis of the Missouri State Highway Patrol said a northbound 2015 Toyota Corolla driven by Edgar A. Cazares, 36, ran off Highway 17 and struck a tree.
When the accident occurred is unknown.
Cazares, who had been reported missing, was pronounced dead at the scene by Texas County Coroner Marie Lasater.