A Casey County woman was injured in a vehicle vs horse/buggy accident Tuesday.

The Casey County Sheriff’s Office reports 39 year old Ella Gingrich, of Liberty, was headed south on Hwy 127 when she was struck from the rear by a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, driven by 64 year old Victoria Allen, also of Liberty.

Gingrich sustained injuries to her head and was treated on scene by Casey County EMS, then transported to Casey County Hospital. She was later transferred to UK Hospital in Lexington for further treatment. No other injuries were reported.

The accident happened shortly before 1pm, about 5 miles south of Liberty.

Deputy Bruce Blevins investigated.