MARION COUNTY  – Two people died in an accident just after 11p.m. on Monday in Marion County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Ford F350 driven by Jason T. Johnson, 51, Lincolnville, was southbound on U.S. 56 two miles south of Lincolnville.

The pickup crossed the center line and collided with a 2000 Ford Expedition driven by Jayme R. Beldzig, 33, Junction City head-on.

Johnson and Beldzig were pronounce dead at the scene and transported to Zeiner Funeral Home.

 

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MARION COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Marion County are investigating a fatal crash just after 11 p.m. on Monday 7 miles north of Marion.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a vehicle southbound on U.S. 56 and Vehicle 2 crossed the centerline and stuck another head-on.

Check the Post for additional details as they become available.