Speeding contributed to crash on Penns Valley Pike that seriously injured a Spring Mills woman

UPDATE |

CENTER COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Center County State Police are releasing more details about the cause of a crash that occurred Thursday evening on Penns Valley Pike.

Troopers say the driver of a Nissan SUV, identified as a 36-year-old Spring Mills woman, was seriously injured when she lost control on Route 45 and became airborne.

Investigators say the SUV was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed when the driver crossed into the oncoming lane and then left the roadway.

Police say the driver then hit a cattle fence, continued through a field and then became airborne near the Gregg Township and Potter Township lines.

Investigators say the SUV rolled over several times, ejecting the driver.

Police determined that the driver was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the incident.

Authorities say she was flown to UPMC Williamsport for treatment of serious injuries and her current condition is unknown at this time.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

ORIGINAL |

Authorities say a woman was airlifted to a hospital Thursday evening after she crashed into a field near the Gregg Township and Potter Township line in Center County.

Emergency crews were called to the scene when the SUV overturned and crashed into a nearby field in the 3400 Block of Penns Valley Pike, according to Center Hall Fire Chief Brian Tice.

A WJAC crew who responded to the scene said a witness saw a woman violently ejected from the vehicle, which went several feet into the air.

The services are still investigating the causes of the disaster.

The woman’s condition is unknown at this time.