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An Argos man died Monday after a single-vehicle accident near Mentone.
Tommy H. Mitchell Jr., 22, of 16th Road, Argos, was pronounced dead at the scene by Kosciusko County Deputy Coroner Larry Ladd. The accident occurred at the intersection of CR 100S and CR 900W near Mentone.
According to reports by the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department, Mitchell was believed to be driving at a high speed when he lost control of his pickup truck, hit a fence and a mailbox, and flipped the truck. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.
Reports said Mitchell suffered internal chest injuries. His blood alcohol level registered 0.1 percent.
The accident remains under investigation by the sheriff's department.
