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At approximately 6:32 AM  Friday, The Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a semi. The incident occurred at the intersection of Fir Avenue and Highway 78 near Brighton. A semi, driven by Edgar Boone of Wayland, was traveling eastbound on Highway 78 near Fir Avenue when it was struck by a Volkswagen Passat, driven by Ellie Lopez of Fairfield. Officers determined that Lopez did not stop at the intersection. Both vehicles were totaled, and Lopez was transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for her injuries. Charges are pending against Lopez in the incident. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and were assisted by the Iowa State Patrol and the Washington County Ambulance. KCII will bring you more information as it becomes official.