The Kansas Highway Patrol has confirmed a two-vehicle collision on U.S. 24 on Thanksgiving morning claimed the life of Jamie L. Franch, 54, Riley. The accident was reported at 5:41 a.m.

The KHP reported a Mazda 5 driven by Franch was southbound on U.S. 24 and a Chevrolet Malibu driven by Mersades Wisner, 18, Holdredge, Neb., was northbound. Franch’s vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with the car driven by Wisner. The Mazda 5 came to rest on its side in the west ditch, and the Malibu came to rest in the driving lanes.

Wisner was injured and was transported to the KU Medical Center.