(Milford)– A two-vehicle accident Friday at the intersection of Highway 71 and 19th Street in Milford sent one person to the hospital.
Milford police say 41-year-old Cole Lineweaver of Arnolds Park was northbound on Highway 71 when he lost control and hit a curb. Police say Lineweaver over-corrected and crossed the center line, colliding head-on with a southbound vehicle driven by 45-year-old Catherine Whithaus Arnolds Park.
Whithaus was taken by ambulance to Lakes Regional Healthcare with chest and neck injuries. No injuries were reported to Lineweaver.
Five thousand dollars in damage was estimated to a 2001 PT Cruiser driven by Lineweaver; a 1991 Ford Tempo driven by Whithaus sustained an estimated four thousand dollars in damage.
Milford police say charges are pending in the mishap, which occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m.
Milford police were assisted by Milford Rescue and the Lakes Regional Healthcare Ambulance.
