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1 injured in Red Oak accident

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March 7th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak say one person was injured during a collision Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of 2nd and Oak Streets. Authorities say a passenger in a 2007 Buick Lucerne, 92-year old Ruby Darlene Godfrey, of Emerson, said she felt disoriented after the collision. She was transported by Red Oak EMS to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. The accident happened when the Buick, driven by 94-year old Donald Walter Godfrey, of Emerson, was struck broadside by a 2006 Jeep Liberty, driven by 16-year old Maci Jo Graber, of Red Oak.

Authorities say the accident occurred when Godfrey failed to stop or yield at the posted intersection. He was cited for Failure to Obey Stop sign and Yield the Right of Way. Neither driver was injured in the collision. Damage to the vehicles amounted to $12,000.