(Portersville, Pa.) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle are reporting that a one car accident occurred at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021, on Pa. Route 488.

State Police reported via press release that after investigation it was determined that a 2016 Mazda cx-5 driven Anthony Blizman of Zelienople was traveling west on Pa. 488 in Perry Twp. near Hickernell Road and while negotiating a right hand curve Blizman continued straight crossing the center line and crossing into the eastbound lane and off the roadway striking a boulder and then a tree.  Blizman was transported to Heritage Valley, Beaver. Troopers did not report the severity of his injuries. They were assisted at the scene by NOGA EMS and Perry Township and Ellwood City Fire Departments.