COLUMBIA, Ky. — Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in a head-on collision on Ky. 61 in Adair County, according to Kentucky State Police.

Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 15 responded to the two-vehicle crash near Blue Ridge Circle shortly after 4:30 p.m.

According to a preliminary investigation, Wayne Werth, 56, of Columbia, was driving a 2018 Cadillac XT5 south on Ky. 61 when he crossed the centerline and entered the northbound lane, where his vehicle collided with a 2008 Jeep Liberty driven by a 16-year-old.

Police said the juvenile attempted to avoid the collision through steering maneuvers but was unable to do so.

Werth and the 16-year-old were both pronounced dead at the scene by the Adair County Coroner.

Kentucky State Police said Senior Trooper Trevor Sagrecy is investigating the collision.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County Fire/EMS and the Adair County Coroner’s Office.