(KNZA)--An early Thursday morning Jackson County head-on collision, north of Holton, has left one person dead.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said a semi was southbound on U.S. 75 when a northbound car crossed the center line, striking the rig.

A passenger in the car was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.

Two occupants in the semi were transported to area hospitals for evaluation.

The wreck closed a portion of U.S. 75 Highway for a period of time. 

No additional details are being released at this time.

The wreck remains under investigation by the Kansas Highway Patrol and Jackson County Sheriff's Office.