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Red Oak accident under investigation

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October 14th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

No injuries were reported following a collision between two vehicles in Red Oak Monday, but the accident remains under investigation. Authorities say a 2014 Buick Encore driven by 51-year old Christina Vestal, of Emerson, was stopped at the intersection of North 3rd and East Washington Streets at around 5-p.m. Monday, and when it pulled away from the intersection, was struck by an eastbound 2005 Chevy pickup driven by 58-year old William Ehlers, of Red Oak.

Vestal told police she didn’t see Ehlers’ pickup approaching because of an obstruction created by motor vehicles parked along the north side of east Washington Street, and the position of a power pole. Damage from the crash amounted to $5,600.

No citations were issued, pending completion of the accident investigation.