One person is dead and three people are hurt after a serious accident in the Town of Clayton.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department says an S.U.V. and pickup truck collided at the intersection of Depauville Rd. and Morris Tract Rd.

The Sheriff's Department says Robert Burkard, 47, Chaumont, 27347 Mill Street, and formerly of Springfield, VA was pronounced dead at the scene.

The two people in the car with Burkard were taken to Samaritan Medical Center.

Leo Coleman, 28, 31643 County Route 179, Chaumont, was the driver of the second vehicle, and was taken to Samaritan Medical Center, and then University Hospital, to be treated for his injuries.

Coleman is reportedly in good condition.

Sheriff's deputies are still investigating the cause of the accident.