Cottonwood Falls residents were injured in the crash in Butler County

Two Cottonwood Falls residents were injured in a rollover crash in Butler County Friday evening.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident between 43-year-old Bobby Shortino and 18-year-old Michael Shortino occurred around 10:20 p.m. at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 88, less than five miles southwest of the Cassoday exit and nearly 40 miles southwest of the Emporia Gate.

Troopers say Bobby Shortino was driving an SUV northbound when she overcorrected for reasons not listed. Shortino had final control of the SUV, which went into a nearby ditch and rolled at least once.

Both people in the SUV are believed to have suffered minor injuries. Bobby Shortino was taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for treatment, while Michael Shortino went to Susan B Allen Hospital in El Dorado for medical attention.