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Rollover accident in Montgomery County

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May 29th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County investigated a rollover accident that occurred this (Wednesday) morning, about 2.5-miles east of Red Oak. Officials say a 1993 Mercury Topaz driven by Samantha McCuen, of Villisca, was traveling west on 200th Street at around 7:10-a.m.  McCuen told authorities that as her car topped a small hill, it was met by a white vehicle traveling in the opposite direction, in her lane of travel. McCuen was unable to provide any other details about the oncoming vehicle.

She swerved to avoid a collision, and in the process lost control of the car, which slid about 219-feet sideways before hitting a culvert. The car then rolled three times before hitting a power pole and coming to rest. The vehicle was a total loss. Damage to the power pole was estimated at $500. A fence owned by John Henningsen also sustained damage, but a dollar amount was not available.

No injuries were reported, and no citations were issued.