Press Release from
the Pierce County
Sheriff's Department: On Tuesday, September 25th, 2012, at about
7:20 am, the Pierce County Sheriff's Department was notified of a two car
accident in front of the address W9098 Hwy 10, in Trimbelle Township.
Brian SHilts, 41 years of age, lone occupant was traveling
westbound on Highway 10, and was attempting to make a right turn into a driveway.
Sarah Leonard, 39 years of age, of Ellsworth, was traveling westbound on
Highway 10 also, when she struck the rear of Shilt's vehicle.
The vehicle driven by Leonard overturned, and came to rest
on the roadway. The vehicle driven by Shilts came to rest in the north ditch
area.
Leonard was transported to Regions
Hospital with undetermined injuries,
and Shilts was transported to the River
Falls Area
Hospital with
undetermined injuries.
The accident is under investigation by the Pierce County
Sheriff's Department. Assisting at the accident scene was Ellsworth EMS, and
Ellsworth Fire Department.