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Distracted driver crashes in Union County Friday afternoon

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July 27th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A woman who told authorities she looked down to adjust her radio, ended up crashing her car into a guardrail in Union County, this (Friday) afternoon. The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports 22-year old Brenna Lynn Baker, of Creston, suffered possible injuries during the crash, that happened at around 1:15-p.m. on eastbound Highway 25. Baker was driving a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix when the car went out of control. She over-corrected, sending the vehicle into a wire guard rail near Summit Lake. Baker was transported by ambulance to the Creston hospital for treatment of unknown, possible injuries. Authorities say she was wearing her seat belt.

Damage to the car was estimated at $5,000 (a total loss). No citations were issued.