VALDOSTA  – A driver and passenger were fortunate to only sustain minor injuries when the car were in plowed into the back of a farm trailer.

The accident occurred Thursday afternoon on Highway 41 South.  Two people were injured and taken to South Georgia Medical Center for treatment.

The Georgia State Patrol stated to WALB that a Chevrolet truck was pulling a farm trailer, heading south.  When the truck slowed to make a turn, a car following didn’t realize the change in speed and plowed into the back of the trailer.

Authorities stated the car attempted to slow down only 15 feet from the trailer before striking it.  No names were released at the time of posting.