Topeka, KS : Seaman High School student died in a two-vehicle collision on N.E. 46th in Shawnee County early Wednesday, January 20, 2016

A Seaman High School student was killed early Wednesday in a two-vehicle collision just north of Topeka, an official with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer said the fatality victim was identified as Samantha E. Coffee, 16, of Topeka.

Coffee was the driver in one of the two vehicles that collided in the 100 block of N.E. 46th Street, Stallbaumer said in a statement about the crash.

The wreck was reported at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday on 46th between N.W. Topeka Blvd. and N.E. Indian Creek, about 1.4 miles from Seaman High School.

Sheriff Herman Jones told The Topeka Capital-Journal that Coffee had just turned 16 on Tuesday.

Seaman School District spokesperson Candace LeDuc released a statement at 10:51 a.m. Wednesday.

“We are saddened to report that on Wednesday morning a fatal crash claimed the life of a Seaman High School student,” LeDuc’s statement said. “The entire Seaman community extends their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Seaman High School sophomore Samantha Coffee.”

LeDuc said Seaman administration and staff were are taking steps to assist students and making counselors available for those who need it.

Stallbaumer issued the sheriff's office statement at 10:08 a.m. Wednesday.

Coffee, the driver of a 2003 Suzuki Aerio, was pronounced dead at the scene, Stallbaumer said, and the driver of a Ford F-150 pickup truck had minor injuries.

Stallbaumer said the Aerio was traveling west on 46th when the vehicle entered the north shoulder.

Coffee overcorrected and the Suzuki crossed over to the eastbound lane where it was struck by the truck, authorities on scene said.

The drivers were wearing seat belts.

Multiple emergency personnel responded, including Soldier Township fire, Shawnee County sheriff, Kansas Highway Patrol and American Medical Response personnel.

The accident is still under investigation.

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Samantha Coffee, a Seaman High School student, dies in collision on N.E. 46th