Two vehicle crash on Route 5 in Derby

DERBY — A 54-year-old woman from Derby was taken to the hospital this morning after an accident that took place on Route 5 in Derby.

The crash happened at around 11:30 a.m.

Police say that Lynn Pion was transported to North Country Hospital for evaluation after being hit by another vehicle that was turning out of the Shaw’s parking lot.

The driver of the second vehicle was Patricia Leonard, 48, of Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Police say that Leonard made an improper left turn onto Route 5 from Shaw’s, and was ticketed for the accident.

Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.