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Two vehicle accident in Red Oak

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August 25th, 2017 by admin

Red Oak Police report a two-vehicle accident occurred this morning (Friday) at the intersection of Broadway and Cherry Streets. At 9:06am a 2007 Freightliner Semi driven by 53-year-old Gregory Henderson of Omaha was heading north on Broadway Street and could not stop heading into the intersection with Cherry Street for the red light due to wet road conditions.  The semi struck a 2009 Chevy HHR driven by 76-year-old Gregg Peters of Elliott on the driver rear side and caused the HHR to spin 180 degrees.

No injuries were reported at the scene. Due to the wet conditions Henderson was written a warning for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device.  The semi sustained $1,000 damage and the HHR $7,500 damage.

The accident blocked the intersection for a short time period while police responded.