Fatal Crash Near Canton

A head on crash in McPherson County near Canton killed one person and injured another early Wednesday morning.

According to the Kansas Highway patrol, 42-year-old James Schultz from Scott City was driving a 2010 Toyota Corolla headed west on U.S. 56 Highway. He crossed the center line and collided head on with a 2014 Ford F150 driven by 74-year-old Hope Hill of Galva.

Hill was hurt, and was transported to St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita. Schultz was killed in the crash.

Troopers say that both drivers were properly buckled up.