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Sheriff: Barton County man dies in rollover accident

BARTON COUNTY— One person died in an accident Tuesday in Barton County.

Scene of Tuesday fatal rollover accident -photo courtesy Barton Co. Sheriff

A 2002 Chevy Tahoe driven by Michael T. Kern, 58, Ellinwood, was eastbound on SE 50 Road near SE 20th Avenue, according to a social media report from the Barton County Sheriff.

The Tahoe traveled off the road toward the south ditch. The driver overcorrected. The SUV overturned as it came back onto the road and rolled.

Kern was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident remains under investigation, according to the sheriff’s office office.

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