Authorities are investigating after an Atchison, Kan. man was killed in a crash Wednesday morning in Platte County.

Sgt. Jeffrey Shanks with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office said around 7:37 a.m. emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on MO 92 Highway East of Bethel Road in Central Platte County. He said a 1986 Chevrolet El Camino was traveling east on MO 92 Hwy when the driver lost control of his vehicle, slid sideways and crossed over into the westbound lane of MO 92 Highway. The Chevrolet El Camino was then hit by a 2000 Buick Century that was traveling west on MO 92 Highway. The driver of the Chevrolet El Camino, a 51-year-old man from Atchison, Kan. was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Buick Century, a 33-year-old man from Platte City was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Shanks said while a preliminary investigation indicates the weather conditions may have been a contributing factor, the accident investigation is still ongoing and will be conducted by the Platte County Sheriff’s Office Crash Team. The identity of both drivers is being withheld at this time to allow for family notifications.