ELLIS COUTY- A woman from Hays was hospitalized in an accident just before 1:30 p.m. Monday in Ellis County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Chevy Traverse driven by Amanda Marie Truan, 34, Gorham, was northbound on the U.S. 183 Bypass just west of Hays.

The Chevy rear-ended a northbound 2010 Ford Fusion driven by Kelli L. Thiel. 50, which made a sudden stop, according to the KHP.

Thiel was transported to Hays Medical Center. Truan was not injured.

Thiel was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.