ELLIS COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 2p.m. Friday in Ellis County.
The accident occurred at the intersection of 110th Avenue and Fairground Road according to a media release from the Ellis County Sheriff.
Deputies determined Kolton Keller, 17, was driving westbound on Fairground Road approaching the controlled intersection of 110th Avenue. Terrance Kohl, 79, was driving northbound on 110th Avenue with his 93-year-old passenger Evelyn Kohl, also approaching the controlled intersection.
As both vehicles entered the intersection, the sheriff's office reported Keller failed to yield for a posted stop sign at 110th Avenue. Keller’s vehicle collided with the passenger side of the Kohls' vehicle sending it into the northwest ditch. Keller’s vehicle continued westerly through the intersection and ended up on its drivers side.
Emergency personnel responded and declared Evelyn Kohl deceased on scene. Keller and Terrance Kohl were transported by Ellis County EMS to HaysMed for medical treatment. All three accident victims are Ellis residents, according to the sheriff.