SMITH COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Smith County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1998 Lincoln Continental driven by Cathi F. Barr, 58, Smith Center, was eastbound on U.S. 36 at Q Road. The vehicle slowed down without using a turn signal.

A 2008 Ford Escape driven by Colby M. Benoit, 18, Esbon, rear-ended the Lincoln. The force of the impact caused Lincoln to skid into a circle causing it to strike the Ford in the rear end.

Barr was not wearing a seat belt and transported to the Smith County Hospital

Benoit was possibly injured but not transported for treatment, according to the KHP.