(KLZA)-- A Fairfax, Missouri woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a one-vehicle wreck in Atchison, County, Missouri Monday morning.

The Missouri Highway Patrol report indicates 54-year-old Nancy Cherry of Fairfax was southbound on U.S. 59 Highway, approximately two miles south of Fairfax when the van she was driving began to skid, crossed the center line, and went off the east side of the road. The drivers side of the van struck an embankment, overturned one time, ejecting the driver.

The wreck occurred about 6:45 A.M. The van was totaled.

The Missouri Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene of the wreck by the Tarkio and Fairfax Fire Departments, Atchison – Holt Ambulance District, Tarkio Police Department and the Atchison County Sheriff's Department.

The report indicates Cherry was not wearing a safety device at the time of the wreck.