JEFFERSON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 6p.m. Thursday in Jefferson County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Rebecca K. Bryant, 81, Oskaloosa, was southbound on U.S 59 just north 118th Street.
The car traveled left of center and struck a northbound 2005 Hyundai Sonata driven by Jesse M. Breshears, 33, McLouth, head-on.
Bryant was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Barnett Funeral Home. EMS transported Breshears to KU Medical Center. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.