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By: Washington County Sheriff Brent Miller

At approximately 5:58 p.m., Washington County Deputies and emergency response personnel were dispatched to the area of 6126 E Hurst Road in reference to a motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Betty Rogers, age 60, of Pekin,  was traveling west on Hurst Road in a 1999 Buick Century. Kiera Arvin, age 19, of Borden, Indiana, was traveling east on Hurst Road in a 2011 Ford Fusion when the vehicles collided head on. The drivers' statements and evidence at the scene indicated Rogers was left of center.

Rogers was transported to University of Louisville Hospital by AirMethods for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Arvin declined medical treatment on scene. All parties were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.

Also responding to the accident scene were Washington County Ambulance Service, Pierce-Polk Volunteer Fire Department and Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department.

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