MORTON COUNTY – A Kansa man died in an accident just before 6p.m. on Friday in Morton County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Pontiac Montana driven by Ivan L. Perkins, 71, Rolla, was eastbound on U.S. 56 six miles west of Rolla.

The vehicle crossed left of center into the westbound lane and hit a Kenworth semi driven by Michael R. Wade, 57, Dalhart, TX.

Perkins was transported to the Morton County Hospital where he died.

Wade was not injured.

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