Car accident leaves one in critical condition in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY – On Thursday, Jan. 21 at approximately 7:10 p.m., the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle accident on Shaw Road just south of Regina Lane.
Preliminary investigation shows that a Ford Fusion was traveling North on Shaw Road when it appeared to lose control and cross the center line. The Ford Fusion was struck by a Jeep Patriot that was traveling South on Shaw Road. The vehicles came to rest on the west side of Shaw Road.
The driver of the Ford Fusion was transported to the hospital by ambulance and at the time of this press release the driver was listed in critical condition. The driver of the Jeep Patriot was treated and released at the scene.
At this time we do not know the contributing factors causing the accident; however, at this time it does not appear alcohol or drugs were involved. The accident is still under investigation by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
The names of the drivers are not being released at this time.