Ford County, KANSAS – Kansas Highway Patrol officials said the accident occurred around 2:10 p.m. Monday.
It happened on U.S. 50 at 126 Road.
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash.
The responding troopers discovered that tractor-trailer and SUV crashed at the location.
The driver of the SUV reportedly stopped at the stop sign, but failed to yield to a westbound tractor-trailer.
The 87-year-old driver of the vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
He was later identified as Gaylord Moritz.
The 61-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
This incident remains under investigation.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.