We have a brand new updated website! Click here to check it out!

Kansas woman hospitalized after Russell Co. accident

Screen Shot 2014-07-03 at 5.13.15 AMRUSSELL — A Kansas woman was injured in an accident just after 9:30 a.m. Monday in Russell County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1999 Chevy passenger car driven by Meanna Dawnl Laurin, 21, Ellsworth, was westbound on Interstate 70, approximately 4 miles east of Russell.

The driver lost control of the vehicle on loose gravel.

The vehicle entered the north ditch, crossed over, traveled through a KDOT fence and came to rest in the south ditch.

Laurin was transported to Russell Regional Hospital for treatment.

The KHP reported she was properly restrained at the time of the accident.

Copyright Eagle Radio | FCC Public Files | EEO Public File