Joplin teen killed in fiery crash north of Galena

A Joplin teen was killed in a one-vehicle accident 7:45 p.m. Monday three miles north of Galena on SE 110th Street.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2014 Ford Fusion driven by Braxon M. Gough, 19, Joplin, was westbound on SE 110th Street and for some unknown reason crossed into the eastbound lane and struck a tree.

The Highway Patrol was unable to determine if Gough was wearing a seat belt due to fire