According to Altus Police Chief Tim Murphy, a Jackson County woman has succumbed to her injuries after being involved in a collision with a wheat harvesting combine Monday night. The accident happened in the 2500 block of North Main at around 10 PM.
Jani Young, 66, was transported by EMS personnel to Jackson County Memorial Hospital and then flown to an Oklahoma City Hospital. Murphy said that Police were notified of her passing early Tuesday morning.
Young was driving a 2006 Ford Focus when she exited Braums onto N. Main Street and into the path of a south bound 2014 John Deere wheat harvesting combine.
Young was later extricated from her vehicle by Altus Fire and Rescue, using the jaws of life. The 52 year old man driving the combine suffered minor injuries. Police continue their investigation into this fatality accident.