HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 79-year-old Hutchinson woman was taken to the hospital after a one vehicle accident Friday north of Hutchinson.
According to the Reno County Sheriff’s Office, Barbara L. Carithers was traveling west on 82nd when she lost control of her vehicle west of the intersection at Hendricks. She then traveled in the south ditch and struck the fence at 1915 W 82nd causing some damage.
Her vehicle finally came to a stop near the residence of 2010 W 82nd. Carithers complained of pain in her back and her face and was transported by Reno County EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
The accident which occurred around 11:40 a.m. is still under investigation.