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Woman killed in head-on crash in Olathe, police say

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UPDATE, 4/30 | Police have identified the victim as Ashley Veach of Olathe.

EARLIER | A woman was killed in a head-on crash Monday afternoon in Olathe, Kansas, police said.

Shortly after 5 p.m., officers responded to the crash at West Dennis Avenue near South Ward Cliff Drive. According to initial reports, an SUV crossed the center line and struck another SUV head-on.

A woman driving one of the vehicles was transported to an area hospital in critical condition, where she later died.

A 5-year-old passenger with the woman was not injured, police said.

The driver of the other vehicle, a male teenager, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information should call the Olathe Police Department at 913-971-6950 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.