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Four Injured In Accident

Last updated on Tuesday, May 13, 2014

(MITCHELL) - Four people were injured after a two-vehicle accident Thursday morning on Rariden Hill Road.

According to a Lawrence County Police report, 85-year-old Joe Burcham of Bloomfield was crossing through the median to cross Ind. 37 at Rariden Hill Road when he pulled his 2004 Chevrolet Silverado into the path of a 1992 Buick LeSabre driven by 55-year-old Gregory Rainey, of Springville.

According to police, Rainey attempted to avoid the collision by braking and swerving.

Rainey complained of chest pain. His passengers, 5-year-old Brayden Evans of Mitchell complained of body pain and 58-year-old Pamela Rainey of Springville complained of chest pain.

Joe Burcham was not injured, but his passenger 85-year-old Imogene Burcham complained of chest pain.

Joe Burcham was cited for failure to yield the right of way.

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