(Clarinda, Iowa) (Updated 9:40-p.m. w/the name of the 2nd driver)  – A head-on crash Tuesday afternoon (July 11) in Page County claimed the life of both drivers. The Iowa State Patrol reports the accident happened on Highway 2, just west of N Avenue, at around 2:30-p.m.

Authorities say a 2019 Nissan Sentra driven by 71-year-old Denise James, from Omaha, NE, was traveling west on Highway 2 at the 45 mile marker, at the same time a 2019 Nissan Rogue driven by 78-year-old Sandra Aparo, of Clarinda, was traveling eastbound.

For reasons unknown, James’ Sentra crossed the center line of the road and collided with the SUV. Both drivers died at the scene. The Patrol says the were wearing their seat belts. The crash remains under investigation.

The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Page County Sheriff’s Office and Clarinda Fire and Rescue.