MITCHELL COUNTY – A Kansas teen died in an accident just before 12:15 a.m. on Saturday in Mitchell County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Noah N. Smith, 18, Jewell, was northbound on Kansas 14 five miles north of U.S. 24.

The highway curved to the west and the truck continued northbound into the ditch, struck two power poles and rolled multiple times.

Smith was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to McDonald Funeral Home in Beloit.

Smith was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.