A 39 year-old man and a 22 year-old woman were killed Saturday night after their cars collided on Highway 26.

The man was driving northbound when he lost control of his vehicle and hit the woman who was headed southbound. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Her 23 year-old passenger is listed in critical condition at University Hospital in Madison.

Officers have seen several fatal accidents on this stretch of Highway 26, which sees a lot of traffic coming and going from Madison and Green Bay. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation updated the highway by adding passing lanes to help alleviate the number of accidents. The Sheriff’s Office usually patrols the highway due to tragic record.

Our deepest sympathies are with the friends and families of the two victims.