Police in Council Bluffs responded at around 3:25-a.m. today (Wednesday), to a Personal Injury Accident in the 3200 block of 9th Avenue. Authorities say information was received that one vehicle was on its side. Officers arrived on scene and were able to locate the vehicle on its side. Officers were able to help the driver – 26-year old Haleigh Colbert, of Council Bluffs – out through the sunroof of the vehicle.

A preliminary investigation indicated Colbert was traveling westbound on 9th Ave. in her 2007 Honda CRV. She veered over onto the shoulder and struck a parked Ford F-150. Both vehicles had extensive damage and had to be towed from the scene. Colbert suffered minor injuries however refused medical attention.

Colbert was cited for the accident. Authorities say alcohol was not a factor in this accident, and Colbert was wearing her seatbelt, which proved to be very effective in preventing more serious injuries.