A Montgomery County driver is injured after their vehicle plunges into Onion Creek near Dearing.

 

The accident occurred Thursday, August 27, around 10:15pm when first responders were called to the Onion Creek bridge located on County Road 3900 just south of the Dearing city limits. A driver had gone over the bridge railing and into the creek below. Dearing Fire was first on the scene and made contact with the driver who was still inside the vehicle about 25 feet below the bridge.

 

When additional emergency personnel arrived on the scene, the driver was safely removed from the vehicle and transported to a nearby hospitals. EMS stated that the individual did not appear to have suffered serious injuries despite the fall. The victim's vehicle landed in a large pile of brush under the bridge. The debris helped shorten the initial fall to approximately 10–15 feet before the vehicle rolled and ultimately came to rest upright. The water level in the creek was also very low.

 

In addition to Dearing Fire, Coffeyville Police, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and Coffeyville Regional Medical Center EMS responded to the call.

 

Photo courtesy Dearing Fire Department