OSBORNE COUNTY – A Kansas man died in an accident just before 7p.m. on Wednesday in Osborne County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Chevy Silverado driven by Kendall E. Nichols, 74, Smith Center, was southbound on U.S. 24. one mile north of the U.S. 81 Junction.

The Silverado crossed the centerline and struck a northbound 1994 Ford F350 driven by Craig W. Hadley, 64, Osborne.

The Chevy came to rest facing northeast with disabling damage. The Ford entered the east ditch and overturned.

Nichols and Hadley were transported to the hospital in Osborne where Nichols died.

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