MARION COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 5p.m. Saturday in Marion County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1991 Chevy Silverado driven by Sutton M. Redger, 16, Hillsboro, was southbound on Jade Rroad North of 170th Street. After traveling through a low-water crossing, the pickup left the roadway to the east and entered a field. The vehicle became unstable and rolled approximately three times before coming to rest.
Redger was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Jost Funeral Home. EMS transported a passenger Sean D. Mader, 16, Hillsboro, to Wesley Medical Center. The teens were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.