According to police, the crash happened around 9:00 a.m. when the left rear tire “broke free” from a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Matthew A. Hammel, 35, Clearfield.
The tire crossed the southbound lane of the roadway and struck the front end of a 2008 Lexus E8350 traveling in the opposite direction and operated by Stephanie R. Henderson, 37, Clearfield.
Henderson was wearing a seat belt and was transported to Penn Highlands DuBois for treatment of minor injuries.
Hammel was wearing a seat belt and escaped injury.
Police were assisted at the scene by Bennetts Valley EMS and fire services.
No other information was provided.