(KNZA)--A Horton man was fatally injured Friday evening after jumping from a moving vehicle on U.S 73 Highway, south of Hiawatha.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says a SUV was southbound on U.S. 73, north of 220th Road, when the front seat passenger intentionally opened the passenger side door and leaped out while the vehicle was in motion.

The passenger, identified as 33-year-old Kylee Dixon, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver, 24-year-old Azaria Richery, of Stockton, Kansas, was not injured.

The incident was reported shortly after 8:15 Friday evening.