A Winfield woman escaped serious injury in a one-vehicle wreck last Sunday.

According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, 44-year-old Rebecca Nichols lost control of the vehicle she was driving on South Locust Street in Winfield and the vehicle landed on its side in an adjacent creek. Nichols was unable to free herself from the vehicle and had to be extricated by rescue workers.

The extent of her injuries was unknown, but Nichols was examined by medical personnel onsite and later released to her residence. No charges have been filed and damage to the vehicle was estimated at over $5000.

Winfield First Responders and Rescue, Winfield Police Department, and Henry County Ambulance also responded to the scene.