One person was injured during a three-vehicle collision Thursday evening, in Union County. The Sheriff’s Office reports a 2006 Chevy Impala driven by 28-year old Dakota Gaulden, of Orient, was traveling north in the southbound lane of Highway 25 just before 6-p.m., when he struck a southbound 2011 KIA Forte EX. The driver of the KIA, 30-year old Christal Hagle, of Creston, saw Gaulden’s car approaching in her lane, and tried to move over, but her vehicle was hit on the front passenger side.

The Impala continued to sideswipe the KIA before striking a south bound 2011 Chevy Equinox on its front passenger side. The SUV was driven by 56-year old Leann Warrior, of Bridgewater. After it hit the SUV, the Impala continued off the road and came to rest in the west ditch, which had running water. Gaulden complained of pain, and was transported by EMS to a hospital. He was cited for Driving While Suspended and Driving on the Wrong Side of the road.

All three vehicles were declared a total loss, with the damage totaling $26,000. Neither of the other drivers reported any injuries.