Two killed in accident

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May 22, 2017 - 12:00 AM

COLONY — Two people were killed and U.S. 169 was closed for several hours Friday following a two-vehicle accident near Colony.
Stephen Bauer, 75, and Allison Bauer, 57, both of Baldwin City, died when their vehicle crossed the center line of U.S. 169 and collided head-on with a northbound tractor-trailer driven by Zachariah E. Breen, 27, Wellsville.
Troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol said Stephen Bauer lost control of his vehicle, causing it to cross into the northbound lane.
Both Bauers were declared dead at the scene. Breen was taken to Anderson County Hospital for his injuries.
U.S. 169 was closed for several hours after the accident, which occurred about one mile north of Colony.

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