MITCHELL COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 7a.m. Monday in Mitchell County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Toyota Tundra driven by Christopher J. Herz, 39, Burr Oak, Kansas, was northbound on Kansas 14 just north of C Road. The pickup crossed the center line and struck a southbound 2008 Ford Escape driven by Cady G. Travis, 44, Jewel.
Travis was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Roberts Funeral Home. EMS transported Herz to the Mitchell County Hospital. Herz was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.