Crime & Safety
Two Hospitalized in Highway 111 Crash
One of the victims had to be cut free from the wreckage, according to sheriff's officials.
A driver remained hospitalized Friday with life- threatening injuries following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 111.
Emergency crews were sent at 8:31 p.m. Thursday to Highway 111 at Depot Drive.
Investigators said the driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck eastbound on Highway 111 made a left turn and collided with a Ford Ranger pickup traveling west. The impact damaged the left front fender and door of the Ford, pinning the driver inside, sheriff’s officials said.
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Firefighters cut the victim out of the crumpled vehicle and airlifted the motorist to a local hospital.
The driver of the Chevrolet was taken to an area hospital complaining of hip and elbow pain, sheriff’s officials said.
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A Nissan Altima was slightly damaged by flying debris, but the driver was uninjured.
Alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the crash.
– By City News Service.
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