Accidents
The following accidents were reported to Marion County law enforcement agencies:
Cheryl A. Steward, 59, 103 East Third, Florence, was northbound on Sunflower just south of 140th at 6:50 a.m. March 7. A deer came out of the west ditch and was struck by Steward's 2001 Buick Century. Undersheriff Randal Brazil states Steward was not injured.
Jack Rosenthal Jr., 36, Hugo, Okla., was southbound on U.S.-77 just south of U.S.-50 at 5:45 a.m. March 7. A deer came from the west ditch and was struck by Rosenthal's 2004 Ford F-150. Rosenthal was not injured, reports Undersheriff Brazil.
Chad M. Knitter, 19, Clay Center, was northbound on Sunflower just north of 140th at 1 p.m. March 2. Knitter, driving a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am, swerved to avoid an animal crossing the roadway, lost control of vehicle, and entered the west ditch. Undersheriff Brazil reports Knitter was taken by Marion Ambulance to St. Luke Hospital, Marion.
