A juvenile driver from Gallatin lost control on snow and ice and received moderate injuries.
According to the highway patrol, the accident happened at 9:20 a.m. on Jan. 4, in Daviess County.
The juvenile was driving a 1998 Ford Ranger northbound on Route CC. About five miles southwest of Gallatin, she lost control on the snow- and ice-covered roadway. Her vehicle traveled off of the west side of the roadway, struck a culvert, became airborne, struck a utility pole and a tree, before overturning. The pickup came to rest on its driver’s side, facing west.
The juvenile was transported by Daviess County EMS to Cameron Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries. She was not wearing her seat belt.
The pickup had moderate damage.
The accident was investigated by Cpl. M.J. Miller.
