A red Jeep Liberty was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 near milepost 34. At the same time, a red Honda CRV was traveling westbound. It was snowing at the time and the roadway was snow-covered. The driver of the Jeep left its lane of travel, crossed the undivided median, and struck the CRV in a head-on collision. A passenger in the CRV was transported in critical condition. Four other individuals were transported with minor injuries to an area hospital.