Accident ties up College Road Thursday afternoon

A three car accident tied up traffic on College Road Thursday afternoon.

The accident took place around 12:30 p.m. and delayed traffic for about an hour.

Police said the driver of a black SUV fell asleep at the wheel, collided with another car and flipped over.

Three people were involved in the accident, but no one was seriously injured.

One person was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center.