By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – Two elderly drivers were hospitalized after their vehicles collided and were totaled on U.S. Highway 12 in Ethel today.
Troopers called at 11:32 a.m. to the area near Tucker Road determined the 1993 Dodge Dynasty driven by 91-year-old Mildred E. Wood, from Ethel, entered the eastbound lane from a driveway and was struck by an eastbound sport utility vehicle.
The driver of the Kia Sorento was 81-year-old Patricia M. Paxton from Pe Ell, according to the Washington State Patrol. Both women were injured and transported to Providence Centralia Hospital, according to the state patrol.
Wood was treated and has been released, according to a hospital spokesperson. Paxton is listed in fair condition this afternoon.
The women both wore seat belts and the crash is blamed on inattention.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter