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Driver hospitalized after he swerves to miss deer, hits power pole

RENO COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 5am. Thursday in Reno County.

A 1995 Ford Ranger driven by Andy Graham, Jr., 22, was westbound in the 12500 Block of West 4th Avenue, according to the sheriff’s department. The driver swerved to miss a deer in the road. He lost control of the pickup and hit a power pole.

Deputies found Graham sitting on the north side of the road and the pickup on its side. EMS transported Graham to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, according to the sheriff’s department.

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