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Car accident sends three to the hospital

(Photo Courtesy/Mike Beiermeister) 2 cars collided at the corner of Johnson and Chisholm St. on Tuesday afternoon.

Alpena, Mich. — A two-vehicle car accident took place on Tuesday at the corner of Johnson and Chisholm St. in Alpena.

Alpena City Fire and Police responded to the scene around 12:45 p.m. An 81-year-old Alpena woman failed to yield to oncoming traffic while making a left hand turn. Her car collided with the car of 20-year-old Alpena woman.

The two drivers and a 2-year-old child passenger were taken to the Mid Michigan Health Alpena emergency room for precautionary measures.