WASHINGTON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 3p.m. Monday in Washington County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1992 International Dump truck driven by David Towner, 77, Ottawa, was northbound on Kansas 15 just east of Maple. The driver lost control, entered the east ditch and the truck flipped end over end after traveling down the embankment.

Towner was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Ward Funeral Home. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.