(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston cited a teen from Creston following an investigation into a crash that occurred at around 3:25-p.m., Friday, in the 400 block of Wyoming Avenue. Authorities say security footage of the crash showed a 2007 Buick Lucerne traveling at a high rate of speed when the car entered an intersection and went airborne. The vehicle went out of control and skidded sideways before it went over a curb and into the yard of a residence and struck a tree.

Evidence obtained through the video resulted in the 16-year-old male driver of the car being cited for Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Control, and Failure to provide proof of insurance – accident related. The teen was not injured in the crash. The car sustained a police estimated $4,000 damage, and was declared a total loss.

Authorities viewing the video saw a red Ford Mustang behind the Buick that appeared to have been trying to keep up with the car. The driver of the Buick identified the driver of the Ford as a friend. That person was subsequently cited for Careless Driving due to his high rate of speed, and having to slam on his brakes to avoid hitting the Buick when it went out of control.