Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County said no injuries were reported following a collision at around 8-a.m. Tuesday, at the intersection of Ginko Avenue and Highway 48, north of Red Oak. Authorities say a 1973 Ford Dump truck driven by Joshua D. Most, of Red Oak, was traveling north on Highway 48, and had slowed to turn left onto Ginko Avenue. A northbound 2006 Ford F-350 driven by Edward D.C. Stickland, of Red Oak, struck the right rear of the dump truck as he looked down at his phone went the device sounded.

Both vehicles came to rest in the southbound lane of Highway 48. Damage to the dump truck, owned by Lance Most, was estimated at $3,500. The pickup, registered to Badger Repair, LLC., in Red Oak, sustained about $20,000 damage. Stickland was cited for Failure to provide proof of SR-22 insurance (accident related), Driving Under Suspension, and Operating with an Expired Registration.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by Red Oak Police and Red Oak Fire.