One killed, one seriously injured in crash north of Baldwin City

One person was killed Friday as a result of a wreck north of Baldwin City.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported one person died at the scene of the vehicle accident, which occurred around 6 p.m. on Douglas County Road 1055.

The sheriff’s office also reported a second person was transported by air ambulance to KU Hospital in Kansas City, Kan. A third person was treated and released at the scene.

Names and further details have not been released pending notification of relatives.

The crash occurred near the 400 block of County Road 1055 or East 1700 Road, an area known as Baldwin Hill.

Witnesses said they saw a head-on collision between a northbound and a southbound vehicle, Baldwin City Fire Chief Allen Craig said.