Two people died in a wreck on Highway 61 in Louisa County Sunday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol at approximately 4:25 p.m. near mile-marker 75 north of Grandview, 22-year-old Daniel Johnson of Naperville, Illinois, was operating a 2007 Honda Civic in the northbound lanes and crossed the centerline into the southbound lanes, while 64-year-old Richard Bryant of Wapello was operating a Chevy Silverado in the southbound lanes. Also in the Silverado was 60-year-old Ruth Bryant of Wapello. Both drivers took evasive action by steering toward the southbound shoulder and collided head on.

Daniel was transported by Aircare but died. Richard Bryant also died as a result of the accident. Ruth Bryant was transported by Medforce to the University of Iowa for injuries.

The accident remains under investigation. Iowa State Patrol, Louisa County Sheriff’s Office and Grandview Fire responded to the scene.