Two people are dead after a two vehicle crash on Illinois Route 1 near E. Lawrence Avenue in Lawrence County.
The accident happened at about 5.55 a.m. Saturday morning when the driver of the first car crossed the centerline and hit the second driver's car head-on.
The second victim's car caught fire as a result of the crash.
The driver of the first vehicle, a 19-year-old from Clay City, IL, and the 57-year-old driver of the second vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene by the Lawrence County Coroner.
The roadway was closed during the investigation and all lanes re-opened at about 12:30 p.m.
The crash is still under investigation and next of kin notifications are ongoing.
We'll bring you more information on the incident as it becomes available.