(Update 2:45 pm Saturday) A 17-year-old Salina girl was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, after the car she was driving struck a large tree about 11pm Friday night.

Salina Police say Amanda Hoard was driving a 2006 Dodge Stratus at a high rate of speed southbound in the 800 block of Custer when she, for unknown reasons, lost control of the car and it struck a tree. Hoard was ejected from the car and taken to Salina Regional Health Center by EMS.

The investigation continues and it is believed that alcohol may have been a factor. The case will be referred to the Salina city prosecutor for possible charges.

 

 

ORIGINAL 11:00PM Friday: One person was injured after a vehicle struck a tree in the 800 block of Custer Street, Friday night.

Rescue crews responded shortly after 11:00PM to the report of an injury accident.

One person was transported from the scene with injuries.

Few details are known as of 11:30 Friday evening.