By Royce Massie
SPD #126
SCOTTSBLUFF—On Oct. 17 at approximately 6:30 a.m., SPD officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of South Beltline Highway East in response to an injury accident.
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 RWMC 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.