The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department says no injuries were reported following an accident today (Thursday), in Stanton. Authorities say 18-year old Jonah Lee Kirsch, of Villisca, was driving a 1999 Chevy Silverado pickup northbound on O Avenue at around 7:20-a.m., when he failed to stop at the intersection with Highway 34. The pickup hit a driver’s side of 2014 Freightliner Sprinter van driven by 48-year old Jason Lee Bodwell, of Villisca, and owned by Apria Healthcare.

Damage from the collision amounted to $15,500 ($3,500 to the pickup, $12,000 to the van). Kirsch was arrested and charged with Failure to Stop at a stop sign, Driving While License Suspended, and having No Insurance. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $1,080 bond.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Red Oak Fire Chief.