WABAUNSEE COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 6:30p.m. Sunday in Wabaunsee County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Polaris RZR driven by Lester R. Johnson, 26, Alma, was eastbound in the 31100 Block McFarland Road one mile southwest of McFarland.
The driver failed to negotiate a left curve. The UTV entered the south ditch, over-turned and the passenger identified as Ashley M. Seidl, 23. Alma, was ejected.
Seidl was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Shawnee County Coroner's Office. EMS transported Johnson to Stormont Vail. They were not wearing helmets, according to the KHP.