LEAVENWORTH COUNTY — The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the victim in an accident that occurred just after 3p.m. Thursday in Leavenworth County.

According to the KHP,  a 2001 Ford F250 driven by Hunter Ford, 22, Tonganoxie, was eastbound at 25687 U.S. 24 Highway in Tonganoxie.

The pickup crossed the center line and struck a 2018 Kia Soul driven by Jawuan Smoot, 21, Lawrence, and rolled. The Kia overturned and left the road to the right. 

Smoot was pronounced dead at the scene. Despite not wearing a seat belt, Ford had minor injuries and was not transported for treatment, according to the KHP.

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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal Thursday afternoon crash in Leavenworth County.

Just after 3p.m. Thursday, a vehicle eastbound on U.S. 24 Highway in Tonganoxie crossed the center line, struck a westbound vehicle rolled and exited the roadway to the left.

Authorities had not released details or names of the victims early Friday.