A 26-year-old man veered into the opposing lane on SR-281 just after midnight and struck another vehicle killing the driver and himself.

The accident happened in Grant County and the three children were taken to Quincy Valley Medical Center. A 48-year-old man was also a passenger in the car with the 3 girls and was also taken to the hospital.

It is not known why the 26-year-old man left his lane.

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