(KNZA)--Two people were killed in a head-on crash early Monday in northern Jackson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 12:15 on U.S. 75 Highway, south of 302nd Road.

Troopers report 62-year-old Nadine Aylesworth of Whiting was driving southbound in the northbound lanes when her Pontiac Grand Prix collided head-on with a Ford Fusion driven by 18-year-old Heather Browning of Goff.

Both drivers were alone in their vehicles and were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Patrol says both were wearing seat belts.