ELLIS COUNTY— One person was injured in an accident just before 9:30p.m. Wednesday in Ellis County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer driven by Pletcher, Brittany N. Pletcher, 26, Hays, was westbound on Highway 40 one mile west of Yocemento Avenue.

The driver swerved to avoid an opossum, lost control and entered the south ditch. The vehicle rolled once coming to rest on its wheels.

EMS transported Pletcher to Hays Medical Center. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.