TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is investigating a two car fatal accident at 10th and Washburn in Topeka Friday morning.
One person was confirmed injured and was taken to a local hospital, that driver later died. The Topeka Police Department later confirmed both vehicles had single occupants and no passengers.
Officials are asking motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes, westbound lanes in the area are closed near the accident.
SW 10th Avenue between SW Garfield Ave. and SW Lane Street will remain closed while officers investigate the accident scene.
The identity of the driver killed is being withheld so the next of kin can be notified.
The second driver received only minor injuries.
This is a developing story.
