Pittsburg, KANSAS – According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, this unfortunate accident occurred right after 6 p.m. Saturday.
It happened on Highway 69.
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash.
Authorities say that the 61-year-old driver crossed the center line and hit another driver head-on.
Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was later identified as Jeffrey Leroy.
Troopers say the other driver suffered non life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
This incident remains under investigation.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.