(Watertown) The Watertown Police Department responded to a head-on crash that resulted in two fatalities Saturday night. The incident occurred in the southbound lane on State Highway 26 north of State Highway 19.
Authorities say the operator of a vehicle driving the wrong way was declared deceased on the scene. There were no other occupants. The other vehicle involved had three occupants including the driver, who was also declared dead at the scene.
The two remaining passengers were transported to Aurora Summit Hospital for their injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation at this time. Names of the victims are being withheld from the public at this time pending notification of family.
