DU QUOIN – One person was killed in a two-vehicle, head-on crash Sunday afternoon in Du Quoin.

According to Illinois State Police, troopers responded to the scene of the crash on U.S. 51 just south of South Madison Street around 5:10 p.m.

ISP says one vehicle was traveling south on U.S. 51 near South Madison Street and another vehicle was traveling north at the same location.

The driver of the southbound vehicle crossed the center line and struck the northbound vehicle head-on.

Several people were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. One passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

ISP says the crash is under investigation. No further information is available at this time.