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2, non-injury accidents in the area

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November 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Law enforcement officials in Creston and Red Oak report two, non-injury accidents took place Friday afternoon. Police in Creston say a 2016 Toyota Scion driven by 75-year old James Morris, of Creston, was traveling north on S. Elm Street in Creston at around 12:25-p.m. Friday, when he saw someone driving on the wrong side of the median that went through the railroad tracks near W. Union Street. When Morris swerved to get out of the way, his car crossed the median and struck two City of Creston-owned Street signs & poles. Damages amounted to $3,500.

And, Red Oak Police say 16-year old Andrew Shalters, of Red Oak, was cited for Failure to Yield, following an accident that happened at around 2:45-p.m., Friday, at 8th and Oakwood Avenue, in Red Oak. Damage to the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee he was driving, was estimated at $750. No additional information is currently available.