1 injured in 2-vehicle accident in Blair

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One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning at the intersection of 19th and Wright streets in Blair.

Blair police, Washington County sheriff's deputies and Blair Rescue responded to the crash just after 9:30 a.m.

Capt. Travis Lyon said a silver Buick headed north on 19th Street was attempting to turn west onto Wright Street and failed to yield the right of way of a black Hyundai Santa Fe. The vehicles collided, causing both to travel onto the sidewalk.

The driver of the Buick was transported to Memorial Community Hospital and Health System as a precaution. The driver and a passenger in the Santa Fe declined medical treatment.

The accident remains under investigation.