18-Year-Old Woman Hurt In Scooter Crash Near Little Falls

BELLE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- One person was hurt when the scooter they were driving was hit by a Jeep on Sunday near Little Falls. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says they responded to a call around 8:22 in the evening of a vehicle and scooter crash at the intersection of Haven Road and Riverwood Drive just north of Little Falls.

Authorities say 18-year-old Hailey Farnick of Little Falls was riding a scooter north on Haven Road on the southbound shoulder. Meanwhile, 46-year-old Christopher Plakut of Little Falls was driving a Jeep south on Haven Road and slowing down to turn right onto Riverwood Drive when he hit Farnick as he entered the turn lane.

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Farnick was taken to St. Gabriel's Hospital with unknown injuries. The Sheriff's Office says Farnick was not wearing a helmet or any reflective clothing.

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