The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman was injured after a two-vehicle accident on Highway 34 on Wednesday. The accident happened 1/2 mile west of Red Oak at 3:00pm. After investigation it was determined that a 2015 Chevy Silverado owned and operated by 69-year-old Lawrence W. Irwin of Clarinda was eastbound on Highway 34 when he stopped on the west side of the river bridge due to construction traffic control on the bridge. A 2007 Chevy Trailblazer owned and operated by 77-year-old Judy McFarland of Red Oak was also eastbound and failed to see the stopped truck and rear-ended it.

After the accident McFarland was flown by air ambulance to an Omaha hospital for treatment of her injuries. No further details on her condition were available.

Damage to the Silverado was estimated at $4,800 and damage to the Trailblazer was estimated at $7,000.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Red Oak Police Department and the Red Oak Fire Department.