OSCEOLA, Neb. -- Authorities in Polk County said they responded to a fatality accident Friday morning. 

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said they responded to a two vehicle accident around 7:40 a.m. Friday, along with Polka County Emergency Responders from Osceola and Shelby. 

The accident happened on State Highway 81/92 between Q and R Roads, east of Osceola, according to the Sheriff's Office. 

Polk County Sheriff Dwaine Ladwig said a white Chevrolet Silverado pickup, driven by 52-year-old Jerry Swahn of Weston, was heading west on Highway 81/92 when he crossed the center line and collided with a white Ford F150, driven by 44-year-old Nathan Peterson of Stromsburg, that was heading east. 

The cab of Swahn's Silverado caught fire after the collision according to authorities. 

It was reported that there were no passengers in either of the vehicles. 

The Sheriff's Office said that both drivers were using seat belts at the time of the accident. 

Swahn and Peterson were both pronounced dead at the scene. 

This accident is currently under investigation.