KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – A Kelseyville woman was injured Tuesday morning when she lost control of her car and hit three trees.
Janice Elaine Smith, 81, suffered moderate injuries in the crash, which occurred at 10:40 a.m. on Orchard Drive in the Buckingham area, according to the California Highway Patrol's Clear Lake Area office.
The CHP's report said Smith was driving her 2011 Ford eastbound on Orchard Drive, just west of Eastlake Drive. She drove straight through the intersection at a stated speed of 30 miles per hour.
Smith drove onto the dirt shoulder, through a wooden fence and onto a private residential property, according to the CHP.
The CHP said Smith lost control of the Ford and it continued onto the property, hitting three trees.
Smith was unable to get out of the vehicle and waited for emergency personnel to arrive. The CHP said Smith had to be extricated from the Ford.
REACH 1 landed at the Buckingham Golf Course and picked up Smith, flying her to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment, according to reports from the scene.
Smith was wearing her seat belt, the CHP said.
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