PRATT COUNTY- Two people died in an accident just after 7a.m. on Thursday in Pratt County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Econoline Van driven by Yvonne L. Butticci, 22, Salina, was southbound on Kansas 61 one mile east of Preston.

The van crossed the centerline, sideswiped a semi, continued into the northbound lane, and struck a 2005 Toyota Prius driven by Teresa A. Roach, 39, Pratt, head-on.

A passenger in the van Alan K. Stagg, 32, Salina, and Roach were pronounced dead at the scene.

Butticci was transported to Wesley Medical Center. The semi driver from Oklahoma was not injured.

Stagg was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

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PRATT COUNTY- First responders are on the scene of a fatal, Thursday morning crash on Kansas 61 in Pratt County.

The Sheriff’s Department reported the accident closed the highway between Turon and Preston.

Check Hays Post for additional details as they become available.