A 42-year-old man from Streetman, Yancey Moore, died Saturday morning in a 1-vehicle wreck on U.S. 79 south of Jewett.

Moore was believed to be on his way to work at the XTO Energy BOA facility near Jewett when the wreck occurred about 4:15 a.m.

Department of Public Safety Trooper Mike Asby reports that the 42-year-old was driving south on U.S. 79 in a 2006 Ford F350 pickup truck when he failed to negotiate curve in the highway.

The road was wet at the time of the wreck, Asby's accident report shows.

The pickup slid off the road and hit a tree broadside. Moore, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from his vehicle, the trooper reports.

Peace Justice Lori Reed, Leon county precinct one, pronounced the Streetman resident dead at the scene at 5:25 a.m.

Moore was a native of West Monroe, La., and had been employed by XTO for eight years.

The 42-year-old coached softball and baseball in Fairfield Baseball Association and often volunteered to work at the baseball fields.

He is survived by is wife of 18 years, Laura; a daughter, Emilee; and three sons, Cody Smith and Ethan and Carson Moore.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home in Palestine.

Burial was at Roselawn Cemetery.