One person is in the hospital after an SUV veered across Route 11, crashed through a chain link fence, and landed in a field in Austintown.

The accident happened just after 7 a.m. Wednesday when the southbound SUV traveled across the Route 11 median, through the northbound lanes, and crashed through a chain link fence before coming to rest in a field.

The vehicle traveled so far off the highway, a rescue squad and tow truck had to reach it from private property along Kirk Road.

Northbound traffic was backed up on Route 11 while State Troopers investigated.

21 News is working to find out what caused the crash and the condition of the victim.