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SD teen cited after Saturday accident in Atlantic

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July 2nd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A teenager from Rapid City, South Dakota was cited following an accident in Atlantic Saturday afternoon. The Atlantic Police Department on Monday, reported 16-year old Alexandra Lynn Spencer was cited for No Proof of Insurance, Driving without a Valid Driver’s License, and Failure to Maintain Control, after the vehicle she was driving collided with another vehicle near the Casey’s east convenience store.

The accident happened at around 4:25-p.m., when a vehicle driven by Carson Heiny, of Massena, was traveling west on 7th Street, and went to make a right hand turn into the Casey’s store driveway. Heiny’s vehicle was struck from behind by the Spencer vehicle, causing a total of $4,400 damage. No injuries were reported.

In other news, Atlantic Police report 23-year old Derek Cooper, of Villisca, was arrested Sunday, for Failure to have SR-22 Insurance. Cooper was brought to the Cass County Jail and held pending an appearance before the magistrate.