The Union County Sheriff’s Office today (Wednesday) issued a report on an injury accident that took place Saturday night. Officials say 15-year old Hailee Trichel, of Corning, was driving a 2001 Dodge pickup northbound in the 1200 block of Green Valley Road, when she swerved to avoid a deer on the road. The pickup went out of control and came to rest in the east ditch, striking a fence. The damage amounted to $4,500 altogether. The accident happened at around 8:45-p.m, Saturday.

Trichel, and a passenger in the vehicle, 15-year old Hayli Shinn, of Orient, suffered suspected minor/non-incapacitating injuries and was transported by private vehicle to the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. No citations were issued.