(KAIR)--Two are dead following a late Saturday afternoon Platte County, Missouri crash
The Platte County Sheriff's Office reports they are continuing to investigate the fatal wreck that happened on 45 Highway, near the intersection of Westside Drive, north of Iatan.
According to the initial report from the Sheriff's Office, a 2004 silver Mercury Grand Marquis was northbound in the southbound lane, attempting to pass vehicles when it collided with a southbound 2007 gold Toyota Rav4.
The driver and passenger of the Grand Marquis, both 23-year-old men from Kansas City, Missouri, died as a result of the crash.
The driver of the Rav4, an 18-year-old female from Atchison, was transported to an area hospital by helicopter with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.
The occupants of a third vehicle that was struck as a result of the crash were not hurt.
The names of those involved in the crash are not yet made public
The Sheriff's Office report states that it's believed that alcohol may have played a role in the crash.
The wreck happened sometime after 4:30 Saturday afternoon.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison apt fire claim's toddler's life, injures others
Four arrested for illegal activity on Kickapoo Reservation
Two search warrants, two Horton homes, two arrests
Document forgery alleged in ATCO's Walnut Township
Two Brown Co officers honored for their bravery
Whiting woman pleads to theft of fire dept. funds
Wetmore man arrested on child sex-related charge
Flags across KS to fly half-staff Sunday
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
Winning lottery ticket sold in Falls City about to expire
Two men arrested in Jackson Co for distribute of meth
Tornado damage surveyed in NE KS
TX man to stand trial on charges in fatal Jackson Co crash
Local judge files for re-election
Trail rides ending at Indian Cave State Park
Atchison in running for national fireworks honors
Atchison's BC names Educator of the Year
LATEST STORIES
One injured in Nemaha Co wreck
Sheriff: phone call promises of free money is a scam
Moran works for Mayetta veteran's recognition
Atchison Commission to focus on manager vacancy Thursday
Falls city Council hears updates on grant programs
Work underway to draft new Missouri River management plan
Resurfacing project begins on K-9 in Marshall Co