By: Panhandle Post News. Thanks to: Cpl. Royce Massie, Scottsbluff Police Dept.
Officers with the Scottsbluff Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of South Beltline Highway-East, early Monday morning to the scene of an injury accident. According to a media release, A westbound GMC Terrain driven by a 41 year old female from Scottsbluff left the roadway and traveled approximately 100 yards off-road before crashing into a drainage ditch. The female was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was transported to Regional West Medical Center for minor injuries.
A medical episode is believed to be a contributing factor to the accident, and no citations have been issued. A seatbelt was in use at the time of collision.
Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsbluff Fire Department, Scottsbluff Rural Fire Department, and Valley Ambulance all assisted.