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Two vehicle accident in Villisca

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July 11th, 2013 by admin

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle accident in the 100 block of 3rd Avenue in Villisca this (Thursday) morning. A 2004 Pontiac Grand Am owned by 50-year old Mark Herzberg and driven by 17-year old Olivia Herzberg, both of rural Villisca was northbound on 3rd Avenue. Herzberg became distracted while texting on her cell phone and ran into the rear of a 2001 Chevy Pickup that was legally parked on 3rd Ave. Damage to the Herzberg vehicle was estimated at $4,500. Damage to the 2001 Chevy Pickup owned by 41-year old Montie Sprague, of Randolph was estimated at $4,500. Olivia Herzberg was issued a citation for use of electronic communication device.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Villisca Fire Department.