An accident involving two, City of Red Oak-owned vehicles, caused $105,000 damage altogether. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, at around 3:07-p.m., a 2020 Dodge 3500 pickup driven by 59-year old Richard E. Allen, of Corning, was being backed up 4th Street. The left rear of the pickup made contact with the left rear of a 2009 Pierce Arrow Fire Truck that was legally parked on 4th Street. There were no injuries reported. The accident remains under investigation. Authorities say the issuance of citations is anticipated.

The collision caused an estimated $5,000 damage to the pickup truck utility bed, and about $100,000 to the cargo bed of the fire truck.