(New Beaver Borough, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that they were dispatched to a vehicle accident on State Route 168 in New Beaver Borough Lawrence County. The collision occurred in the area of Galilee Road yesterday around 8:30 AM.

Troopers said after arriving on the scene and investigation they found out that a 2012 Toyota Camry operated by Kimberly Hovanec of New Castle was traveling South on 168 when she struck a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Talia Mango of New Galilee head on as she was attempting to avoid the collision with Mango’s vehicle.

Troopers are reporting that both women were injured and transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital. Troopers stated that Hovanec’s injuries were suspected to be serious as they continue to investigate.