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Kansas woman dies when SUV hits a tree

fatal accidentCENTERVILLE, Kan. – A Kansas woman died in an accident just before 2 p.m. on Saturday in Linn County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Ford Escape driven by Charlene Jo Conner, 64, Blue Mound, was northbound on 1077 Road, three miles south of Centerville. The vehicle left the roadway to the west, crossed a small creek, and struck several small trees, three fence posts and a large tree.

Conner was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Schneider Funeral Home in Pleasanton.

The KHP reported she was properly restrained at the time of the accident.

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