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Collision east of Red Oak early Sunday afternoon

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February 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following a collision east of Red Oak, Sunday afternoon. Authorities say s 2008 Chevy Suburban owned by Jackie Porter, of Red Oak, and driven by 17-year old Murphy Porter, of Red Oak, was stopped at the intersection of Highway 34 and Avenue K at around 12:15-p.m., and was pulling away from the intersection, when the vehicle struck an eastbound 2012 Dodge Caravan, driven by 38-year old John McDonald, of Stanton. Porter told deputies he didn’t see the approaching van before he proceeded into the intersection.

After the Suburban hit the van on its left front side, the van entered the southeast ditch, while Porter’s vehicle came to rest on Avenue K, just south of Highway 34. Damage from the collision amounted to $8,500. Porter was cited for a stop sign violation.

Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted at the scene, by Red Oak Police.