An early Monday morning car accident in Starke County claimed the life of a Chesterton woman.

According to police reports, emergency personnel were called to a two-vehicle accident at County Road 200 North 600 East in rural Starke County just before 6 a.m. local time.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a car driven by Alyssa Ramey, 26, of Chesterton, was traveling west when she pulled out in front of a vehicle driven by Kimberly Wilke, 53, of Knox, at the intersection.

The Starke County Coroner pronouced Ramey dead at the scene. 

Wilke sustained neck and chest injuries. She was transported by medics to the hospital in stable condition. 

The accident is still under investigation by the Starke County Sheriff's Office.