(Springfield)--Two people were killed in a two vehicle accident on Route 125, west of Route 97. Saturday evening at 10:39, a car driven by a 27 year old female from Springfield was eastbound on Route 125. She passed another vehicle, and ran off the road.

The driver then drove back onto the road, and clipped a westbound car driven by a 16 year old female from Pleasant Plains. The 16 year old and a passenger in the 27 year old's car were pronounced dead at the scene.

According to Illinois State Police, alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident, and charges are pending.