An early morning accident Tuesday claimed the life of a 19-year-old Hoxie man.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, around 4:20 a.m., Nathan Barnhart was westbound on Highway 40 approximately a mile west of Grainfield when he lost control of his vehicle and rolled after entering the south ditch. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels facing southeast.

Barnhart, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle.