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SUV driver injured during collision in Atlantic Wednesday evening

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November 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department says one person suffered minor, possible injuries during a collision Wednesday evening between a van and an SUV. Officials say Morgan Munsey, of Atlantic complained of injuries to his wrist following the accident, which happened at around 6:45-p.m., at the intersection of 7th and Poplar Streets. Munsey was checked out by a Medivac Ambulance crew but did not require transport to the hospital.

The P-D says a 1999 Plymouth Voyager van driven by Blake Zweck, of Atlantic, was traveling west through the intersection when his vehicle was hit by Munsey’s 2002 Ford Escape, as it was traveling north and attempting to turn left onto Poplar. Munsey was cited for Failure to Yield upon making a left turn. Damage from the collision amounted to $12,000.