Topeka, KANSAS – According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, this unfortunate accident occurred right after 3 p.m. Thursday.
It happened at 3001 N.W. Frontage Road.
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash.
The responding troopers discovered that Ford Focus left the roadway and went across the ditch where it struck Toyota Sienna that was westbound on Frontage Road.
The 17-year-old driver of the Focus suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
She was later identified as Yanelia Antonia Pagan.
The 9-month-old passenger in the Focus was not injured, troopers said.
The driver of the Toyota and the other 6 passengers were not injured.
This incident remains under investigation.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.