MARION COUNTY- A Kansas teen died in an accident just before 9a.m. on Sunday in Marion County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant driven by Sally N. Rowell, 19, El Dorado, was southbound on U.S. 56 five miles south of Herington.

The vehicle went left of center and collided with a northbound International semi driven by Tommy M. Tibbets, 45, El Dorado.

Rowell was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Zeiner Funeral Home.

Tibbets was transported to Herington Municipal Hospital.
Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.