LACYGNE- A truck driver died in an accident just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday in Linn County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 International Straight Truck driven by David William Mayfield, 53, Independence, Mo., was southbound on East 2200 Road in LaCygne at the Kansas City Power & Light Station.

The truck was exiting the power plant. It left the east side of the roadway and struck a fence.

Mayfield was pronounced dead at the scene.
The KHP reported he was not wearing a seat belt.