RUSSELL COUNTY – A Natoma woman died in an accident just after 2 a.m. on Monday in Russell County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Chevy Blazer driven by Rebecca Jean Johnson, 40, Natoma, was southbound on U.S. 281 six miles north of Russell.

The SUV ran off the right side of roadway and struck a box culvert.

Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Brock’s Funeral Home.

Passengers in the vehicle MaKenzie Boller, 3, and Vincent Boller, 1, both of Natoma, were transported to Wesley Medical Center.

All were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.