OSAGE COUNTY – A Kansas man died in an accident just before 10 p.m. on Thursday in Osage County.

The Kansas Turnpike Authority reported a 2002 Ford Econoline Van driven by John Cooney, 53, Saint Marys, was traveling on Interstate 135 just north of Melvern.

The driver lost control of the van.

It left the road and overturned. Cooney was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the van, according to the KTA.

Cooney was transported to a local hospital where he died.