HOLYROOD, Kan.–A Kansas man died in a Friday morning crash in Ellsworth County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1998 Ford F 150 driven by James L. Thatch, 66, Holyrood, was south bound on 5th Road just east of Holyrood.

The Ford failed to yield and pulled in front of semi-truck that was traveling westbound on K-156. The pickup was pushed into the west ditch.

Thatch was pronounced dead at the scene. He was transported to Parsons Funeral Home.

The semi-truck driver and a passenger from Florida were not injured.

The KHP reported Thatch was not wearing a seat belt.