A man from Creston was transported to the hospital following a collision Thursday morning. The Union County Sheriff’s Office says a 2018 Ford Escape driven by 75-year old Lawrence Charles Shimono, of Creston, was traveling east and slowing down to turn right off of Highway 34 onto Old Highway 34 at around 9-a.m.

A 2015 Ford pickup driven by 59-year old Marvin Ray Baker, of Corning, was also eastbound. Baker didn’t realize Shimono’s SUV was slowing down. He tried to go around the Ford, but due to another vehicle approaching westbound, ended up hitting the rear end of the SUV. The impact forced the Escape into the south ditch, where it rolled over once and came to rest on its wheels.

Shimono, who was wearing a seat belt, complained of pain and possible injury. He was transported by EMS to hospital in Creston. Baker was cited for Failure to Stop in an Assured and Clear Distance. Damage from the collision amounted to $13,000 altogether.