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Additional details on Atlantic accident

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February 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Atlantic have released more information about an accident that happened at around 8-a.m. today (Tuesday), at 10th and Maple Streets. Officials say a vehicle driven by Larry Pedersen, of Atlantic, was traveling north on Maple Street and failed to stop at the stop sign with 10th Street. His vehicle proceeded into the intersection, and hit a vehicle driven by Jared Rodriguez, of Atlantic.

Rodriguez’ SUV slid into a culvert on the northwest corner of the intersection, and came to rest on its top. The Pedersen vehicle then slid into the side of a vehicle driven by Thomas Cappel II, of Atlantic. Rodriquez suffered minor injuries during the crash. Damage was estimated at $9,700. Pedersen was cited for Failure to Yield.