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Kansas woman dead, two teens injured after head on-collision Sunday afternoon

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One woman is dead after a head-on collision Sunday afternoon in Saline County, Kansas Highway Patrol crash logs show.

The crash was reported around 4:36 p.m. on east Magnolia Road about four miles east of Salina. Samuel Owens, 16, of Solomon, was heading east on Magnolia in a 2007 Jeep Commander. Jennifer Wangerin, 38, of Salina, was westbound in a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 truck, the report says.

Owens went left, crossed the center line and struck Wangerin head on. The Jeep came to a stop in the eastbound lanes of Magnolia. The Dodge ended up in the north ditch of Magnolia, the crash log said.

Wangerin died at the scene. Her teenage passenger was taken to Salina Regional Health Care Center with minor injuries. Owens was taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita with serious injuries, according to the report.

The log shows Wangerin was hauling a trailer at the time of crash.

Eduardo Castillo
The Wichita Eagle
Eduardo covers crime and breaking news for The Wichita Eagle. His previous work experience includes stints at KWCH 12 Eyewitness News, the local CBS affiliate in Wichita, and as a marketing manager for a local real estate team. In addition to writing, Eduardo also enjoys still photography and cinematography. News tips? email at Edcastillo@wichitaeagle.com or call 316-268-6213.
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