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Punxsutawney Woman Injured in One-Vehicle Crash in Bell Township

BELL TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Punxsutawney-based State Police say a one-vehicle accident occurred this morning on Elderberry Hill Road, west on Leon Blvd., in Bell Township, Jefferson County.

According to police, around 8:03 a.m. on January 9, 48-year-old Geraldine L. Hadden, of Punxsutawney, was traveling east on Elderberry Hill Road and lost control of her 2001 Ford Ranger on the ice-covered roadway.

Police say the vehicle traveled off the west berm and struck a tree with its left front side, then traveled approximately three feet east before coming to a final rest facing east.

Jefferson County EMS transported Hadden to Punxsutawney Hospital ER for treatment of moderate injuries.

She was using a seat belt.

Lindsay and Central Fire Departments assisted at the scene.