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Afton man arrested following a collision w/a responding emergency vehicle

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November 12th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston report one person was arrested following a collision Thursday night. Authorities say 57-year-old Todd Earl Jackson, of Creston was eastbound on Adams Street, responding to an active fire, with his lights and siren on. When he slowed for the intersection of Elm and Adams Streets, he believed the intersection was clear.

A southbound 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 69-year-old Gary Forrest Stonehocker, of Afton, pulled out into the intersection and failed to yield to Jackson’s 2013 Chevy Silverado pickup. The pickup struck the Jeep at the intersection. No injuries were reported. Damage to the vehicles amounted to $6,000.

Following an investigation, Stonehocker was arrested for OWI/1st offense. He posted a $1,000 bond, and was released from the Union County Jail.