The Red Oak Police Department reports a 4-vehicle accident on Friday afternoon. At 4:40pm the accident was reported in the 1200 block of Highland Avenue. After investigation it was determined that a 2018 Ford F-150 Supercrew Pickup driven by 49-year-old Douglas Klimek of Red Oak was southbound on Highland when the truck was struck by a 2000 Chevy Blazer driven by 88-year-old Pauline Louise Walker of Red Oak. Walker was backing into the roadway from a parking spot when the accident occurred. The impact caused the Blazer to then collide with a 2003 Chevy Malibu and 1992 Ford Ranger that were parked. Pauline Walker was taken by Red Oak EMS to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital to be treated for suspected minor injuries.

Damage to Klimek’s pickup was estimated at $20,000. Damage to the Blazer was estimated at $4,500. The Malibu sustained $1,000 and the Ranger $300 damage. The F-150 was privately towed form the scene. All of the remaining vehicles involved were able to be driven.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the accident.