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2 accidents in Creston: 1 hit and run

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February 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Creston Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that took place Monday night. Officials said according to a witness to the incident, a red pickup truck was traveling through an alley between N. Elm and W. Summit Street at around 8:45-p.m., when the vehicle drove into the yard behind a residence at 503 N. Elm, and struck the left rear side of a parked SUV. Damage to the 2006 Chevy Trailblazer was estimated at $3,000.

And, no injuries were reported following a collision Tuesday afternoon, at the intersection of S. Walnut and E. Lucas Streets, in Creston. Authorities say 51-year old Dawn Robins, of Weldon, was traveling east of Lucas Street when she ran a stop sign. Her 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup collided with a 2000 Chevy Blazer driven by 66-year old Rose Beaman, of Creston, causing $6,000 damage altogether. The accident happened as Beaman was traveling north on Walnut Street.

No citations were issued.