ELDORADO – A Kansas woman died in an accident just after 8 a.m. on Tuesday in Butler County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1999 Ford Van driven by Melissa E. Stahlman, 28, El Dorado, was traveling eastbound on Southwest Traffic Way.

The van crossed the centerline and struck the axle on a semi.

Stahlman was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Preferred Mortuary Services.

The semi driver Rodney C. Lowry, 50, Wichita, was injured but not transported for treatment according to the KHP.

Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident.