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1 'seriously injured' after vehicle crashed into Georgetown Save A Lot, officials report

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UPDATE: June 23 at 9:30 a.m.

The Scott County Sheriff's Office has provided additional information about the overnight crash in Georgetown.

According to the sheriff's office, the Georgetown Police Department attempted a traffic stop on an SUV for speeding and suspected of operating under the influence.

According to the sheriff's office, the SUV failed to stop, and the 35-year-old woman lost control and crashed into the Save A Lot entrance.

The woman was ejected from the SUV and sustained serious physical injuries, according to the sheriff's office.

The sheriff's office says that a preliminary investigation shows that "excessive speed, failure to wear a seatbelt, and suspected alcohol use were contributing factors in the collision."

The crash remains under investigation.

Original Story:

The Georgetown Police Department says one person was seriously injured after a car crashed into Save A Lot on Broadway overnight.

According to police, the crash happened around 3:00 a.m., and one person was taken to the hospital.

Police say the roadway between Jefferson Street and Washington Street was closed for several hours but reopened at 6:00 a.m.

According to police, the crash remains under investigation by the Collision Investigation Unit.

This is a developing story. Check back for the latest updates.