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APPLETON — The Niagara County Sheriff's Office has released the names from a fatal head-on crash which occurred in the 6700 block of Lake Road early this morning.

Investigation indicates that the westbound car, driven by 50-year-old Georgia Vaughn of Olcott crossed the center line for unknown reasons into the path of an eastbound vehicle operated by Barbara Barnes, 51, of Newfane.

Vaughn was declared deceased on the scene and Barnes was transported to Eastern-Niagara Hospital in Newfane where she died a short time later. A dog in Vaughn's vehicle also died on the scene.

Barnes was a teacher at Wise Intermediate/Middle School in Medina. The Medina school district released a statement on her passing. It follows below in its entirety:

Those of us at the Medina Central School District grieve with the entire community over the tragic accident this morning that claimed the life of one our one of our teachers, Mrs. Barbara Barnes. Mrs. Barnes was a long-time teacher at Wise Intermediate/Middle School. She was beloved by students and staff and was extremely dedicated to her students. We ask that you please keep the Barnes family in your thoughts and prayers. On behalf of our school community, I want to thank everyone for their support of our students and faculty, as they are also struggling with tremendous sorrow.

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