A Houston woman sustained injuries in an early evening accident that authorities said occurred when her car was struck by a trailer truck.
Witnesses at West Highway 17 and U.S. 63 report that the car, upon impact, spun out of control, hitting a utility pole before landing in a ravine in front of Rod’s Auto Sales.
The woman, 85, was taken to TCMH following her extrication from a vehicle.
Members of the Texas County Rescue Squad, Houston Fire Department, Houston Police Department and Texas County Sheriff’s Department were called to the scene at about 5 p.m.