One person was injured and charges are pending, in connection with an accident that occurred just before 8-a.m. Thursday, in Page County. Sheriff’s officials say the accident happened at the intersection of 2nd Street and Highway 71, in Shambaugh. The investigation determined 16-year old Jozey K McCoy, of Shambaugh, was driving a 2003 Chevy Cavalier eastbound on 2nd Street, and had pulled onto Highway 71 to turn north on 71. 37-year old Casey L Riedel, of Bedford, was driving a 2001 Ford Taurus southbound on Highway 71, just north of the intersection with 2nd Street.

McCoy said that she didn’t see Riedel when she pulled onto Highway 71. Riedel said that she saw McCoy, applied the brakes, and tried to steer to the shoulder, but McCoy and Riedel’s vehicle’s side swiped each other, causing disabling damage to both vehicles.

McCoy was uninjured.  Riedel was transported to Clarinda Regional Health Center by Clarinda Ambulance Service with undisclosed injuries. Charges are pending at this time. The Page County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Clarinda Fire Department, Clarinda Police Department, and the Clarinda Ambulance service.