Two Vehicles Collide Near Lancaster, No Injuries Reported

On Sunday, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a two vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and County Road B around 5:30pm. 19 year old Sophie Uppena, of Lancaster was traveling east on Abing Road and was stopped at the stop sign at the intersection. 79 year old Bernice Ellis of Lancaster, was traveling north on U.S. Highway 61. As Ellis was traveling north through the intersection, Uppena began to travel east across U.S. Highway 61 and collided with Ellis’ vehicle. Uppena stated she looked, but did not see Ellis’ vehicle. Uppena was cited for failure to yield right of way from a stop sign. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Bennett’s Auto and Towing. No injuries were reported.