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LYON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 12:30p.m. Wednesday in Emporia.
According to Emporia Police Captain Ray Mattas, a Toyota Camry was northbound on Mechanic Street. The driver failed to yield at the stop sign at 12th Avenue.
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The car crossed 12th Avenue, left the roadway, traveled onto Emporia State University property and struck a tree. EMS transported the driver to Newman Regional Health where they were pronounced deceased. Police did not release the name of the driver.