2 taken to hospital after Cottage Grove crash

Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Cottage Grove.

According to city officials, the incident occurred just after 8:30 p.m. on Jamaica and Isle avenues.

A vehicle had stopped in the southbound lane of Jamaica Avenue because the driver believed they had hit an animal.

Another vehicle then struck the stopped vehicle and flipped two times.

Police say a female passenger of the vehicle was ejected through the sunroof. The woman was taken to Regions Hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

A minor passenger also suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital.