REPUBLIC COUNTY – A Kansas man died and two others were injured in an accident just before 3p.m. on Monday in Republic County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1989 GMC pickup driven by Aaron M. Fischer, 88, Belleville, was attempting to cross U.S. 81 at Lincoln Road.

The pickup collided with a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Randy D. Sheppard, 52, Lyons, that was southbound on U.S. 81.

Fischer’s vehicle rolled into the ditch. He was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Tibbett’s Funeral Home.

Sheppard and a passenger Dustin Sheppard 21, Hutchinson, were transported to Republic County Hospital.

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