One person died in a two vehicle crash, Saturday, about half-way between Hamlin and Guthrie Center. A report by the Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at the intersection of Highway 44 and Chestnut Road, at approximately 2:30-p.m., Saturday.

Authorities say a 2001 Ford Taurus that was driven by 88-year-old Mary Virginia Mingus, of Coon Rapids, was traveling south on Chestnut Road, and as she approached the intersection with Highway 44, pulled out in front of a westbound 2016 Ford F-150 pickup, driven by 43-year-old Jonathon Roger Merk, of Waukee.

After the pickup collided with the car, both vehicles went into the south ditch. Mingus was taken by Guthrie County EMS to the Guthrie County Hospital, where she died from her injuries. Merk and a 12-year-old passenger in his pickup were transported by Audubon County EMS to the Audubon County Hospital. Each of the crash victims were wearing their seat belts.

The Iowa State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Guthrie and Audubon County Sheriff’s offices, and Audubon and Guthrie Center Fire and Rescue Departments.