No injuries reported following an accident in Creston late Monday morning

News

February 2nd, 2026 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, IA) – Authorities in Creston say no injuries were reported and no citations were issued, following a collision late this (Monday) morning near the intersection of Adams and Elm Streets, in Creston. According to the Creston Police Department, a 2003 Chevy SUV driven by 59-year-old William Atteberry, of Lenox, and a 2023 Ford Bronco driven by 54-year-old Laurie Novotny, of Creston, were both traveling east on Adams Street.

The Bronco was in the turning lane while the Chevy was in the lane to the left. Atteberry told police he looked but didn’t see the Ford before turning to the right and into the side of the Bronco. The collision happened at around 11:55-a.m.

Damage from the accident amounted to $2,000 altogether, according to the report.