UPDATED Tuesday, June 23, 2009 --- 11:40 a.m.

Updated Press Release from Dane County Sheriff's Department:

The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu, who was pronounced dead at the scene, has been identified as Diana S. Griffin, age 51 of Black Earth.

The driver of the Mazda pick up was Joseph A. Rogers, age 46 of Sterling, IL. His passenger was his wife Sharon L. Rogers, age 65.

The crash remains under investigation by the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, however alcohol appears to be a factor.

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Posted Monday, June 22, 2009 --- 3:50 p.m.

From the Dane County Sheriff's Office:

Madison, WI. June 22, 2009 – At approximately 2:00 pm, Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 78, approximately one mile south of CTH Y in the town of Mazomanie.

According to a witness, a Chevrolet Malibu was traveling northbound on Highway 78 when it crossed the centerline. The female driver narrowly missed an oncoming semi, but then struck a Mazda pick up truck traveling southbound.

The female driver of the Malibu has been pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the Mazda pick up received non-life threatening injuries and was transported by EMS to a local hospital. His female passenger received serious injuries in the crash and has been transported to UW Hospital by Med Flight.

Highway 78 between CTH Y and Wilkinson is currently closed as emergency responders and crash reconstructionists process the scene. The Highway 14 detour is not affected by this investigation.

Further information on the identity of the victims will be provided after family members have been notified. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.