Police in Red Oak say one person suffered what were suspected minor injuries, during a single-vehicle accident this (Thursday) morning. A 2013 ChevyC-1500  pickup driven by 81-year old Donald C. Dobbs, of Red Oak, was traveling north on Broadway Street, in Red Oak, when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree, head-on. The accident, which caused $10,000 damage to the truck, happened at around 8:50-a.m.  Police say Dobbs was evaluated and transported by Red Oak EMS to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, due to possible medical issues. No citations were issued.

Red Oak Police were assisted by Red Oak Fire/EMS, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Dept., Montgomery County EMA and the Iowa State Patrol.