The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Chevrolet HHR driven by 56 year old Julia M. Casady of Ft. Scott, Kansas struck a deer in the roadway, then the vehicle struck a guardrail.
Julia M. Casady sustained minor injuries and she was taken to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The vehicle was towed from the scene of the accident by Saker Tow of Ft. Scott, Kansas.
