The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman and her dog were injured in a crash Saturday afternoon on the southbound exit ramp of Exit 1 off Interstate 29. Authorities say a semi operated by 24-year old Dexter Williams, of Raeford, NC., and owned by the Schneider National out of Gary, IN., was parked on the shoulder of the off ramp, off the traveled portion of the road, when a 1993 Ford F-150 pickup took the off-ramp and ran into the back of the semi. The accident happened at around 2:25-p.m., Saturday.

The driver of pickup, 72-year old Sharon Allumbaugh, of Shambaugh, suffered incapacitating injuries and was transported by Riverton Rescue to the Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg. A dog located in the pickup suffered life-threatening injuries, and was extricated by Hamburg firefighters before being transported to the Fremont County Vet Clinic by deputies.

Officials say seat belts were in use prior to the accident, and alcohol was NOT believed to be a factor in the crash. Instead, deputies believe a possible medical issue was the cause. Damage to the semi was estimated at $1,500. The pickup was a total loss. Charges are pending.