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A Washington woman died following a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Daviess County. Authorities say the crash occurred at 4:57 a.m. at the intersection of US Highway 50 Bypass and County Road 150 South, also known as Sunnyside Road.

According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, a 2017 Kia driven by 64-year-old Judy Farren of Washington was traveling southbound on County Road 150 South when it pulled into the path of a westbound 2016 Chrysler 200 on US 50 Bypass driven by 30-year-old Christiana Valantin, also of Washington.

Both drivers were taken to Daviess Community Hospital. Farren was pronounced dead at the hospital. Valantin reported pain in her chest and legs.

The Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department, Daviess Community Hospital Ambulance Service, and Washington City Police and Fire assisted deputies at the scene.