Bridgewater, CT : Jessie Mayer, 36, killed in a head-on collision on Route 67 Saturday, June 11, 2016

The daughter of a well-known children’s author was killed in a head-on collision over the weekend.

Jessie Mayer, 36, of Bridgewater, was driving a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta south on Route 67, when Donald Mcguinness, who was traveling north in a 2000 Dodge Durango, crossed the solid double-painted lines and collided with Mayer around 2:18 a.m. Saturday, according to an accident report from state police.

Mayer and Mcguinness, 23, of New Milford, were taken to Danbury Hospital. Mayer died from her injuries, police said.

Mayer is the daughter of Mercer Myer, author of the “Little Critter” and “Little Monster” series.

Police described the area where the accident occurred as a straightaway.

The crash investigation is ongoing.

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Bridgewater woman killed in a head-on collision