Woman Hospitalized After Barkhamsted Crash

A 21-year-old woman is in the hospital after hitting guardrails on Route 44 in Barkhamsted early Monday morning.

Erica Harrington, 21, of Unionville, was headed eastbound on Route 44 when she veered into the oncoming lane and hit a metal guardrail, state police said.

The impact propelled the car to spin and hit a wire rope guardrail in the eastbound lane, according to state police.

Harrington was taken to the hospital to be treated for a possible head injury. Her injuries are non-life-threatening, police said.

Her car was heavily damaged and cleared by a wrecker.

No charges have been filed.

State police continue to investigate the crash.

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