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1 injured in 3 vehicle collision near Massena, Wednesday

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July 2nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

One person was injured during a collision just east of Massena, late Wednesday morning. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, just before 11-a.m., Deputies responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident at Highways 148 and 92. An investigation determined a 2002 Chevy Cavalier owned and driven by 22-year old Travis Wade Purdy, of Creston, was traveling south on Highway 148, and had attempted to cross the intersection with Highway 92, when it was struck by an eastbound 2018 Dodge Ram.

The pickup was owned and driven by 69-year old Alan Edward Grobe, of Oakland. Following the collision, Purdy’s car struck a 2018 GMC Sierra owned and driven by 40-year old Cody Lee Platt, of Massena, which was stopped at the northbound stop sign on Highway 148.

Purdy was transported to CCMH by Massena Fire and Rescue. Damage to Grobe’s vehicle is estimated at $8,000 and damage to Platt’s vehicle is estimated at $1,000. Damage to Purdy’s vehicle is estimated at $4,000. Purdy was cited for Failure to Obey Sign and Failure to Yield Upon Entering Through Highway.