Pickering Road in Rochester had to be closed for over thirty minutes during the evening commute on Thursday after police were called out to a motor vehicle accident. 21 year old Sara Garland of New Durham lost control of her vehicle, crossed into the opposite lane, striking a car that was being driven by 70 year old Betty Bush of Rochester. Both women had to be taken to Wentworth Douglas Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the accident is currently under investigation and have asked anyone with any information to call the crimeline at 335-6500.