A Lackawanna County teen is recovering from injuries suffered in a roll-over crash in Susquehanna County.

State Police say the unnamed 17-year-old girl was driving on State Route 2023 in Clifford Township at shortly before 9:30 p.m.Tuesday, July 20 when the Jeep she was driving skidded on the freshly chipped and oiled roadway, rolling onto the roof and traveling “a significant distance” before coming to rest.

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Troopers say the teen was driving too fast for conditions on the unstable road surface.

Authorities say the driver was wearing her lap and shoulder seat belt.

The girl’s injuries were believed to be minor but she was transported to Geisinger Community Medical Center for evaluation.

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