KEARNY COUNTY – A Kansas man died in an accident just before 5p.m. on Friday in Kearny County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1977 International water truck driven by Victor A. Jennings, 69, Lakin, was southbound on X Road six miles north of U.S. 50.

The truck’s passenger side tire came off.

The truck dropped off the shoulder and rolled coming to rest upside down in a nearby field.

Jennings was transported to the Kearny County Hospital where he died.

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