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(Corrected story) Property damage accident in Red Oak, Saturday

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January 30th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A collision between an SUV and a pickup truck late Saturday morning, in Red Oak, caused a total of $7,000 damage, but no one was injured. According to Red Oak Police, the accident happened at around 11-a.m. In the 500 block of 8th Street.

Authorities say a 2018 Jeep Wrangler traveling northbound on 8th, and driven by 52-year-old James P. Corliss, of Red Oak, was backing out of a driveway, when he failed to see an approaching 2015 Ford pickup, driven by 76-year-old William H. Morris, of Red Oak, Likewise, authorities say, Morris didn’t see the SUV in-time to avoid the collision.

The driver’s side rear corner of the Jeep struck the pickup in the middle of the passenger side. No citations were issued. Both vehicles were driveable, following the collision.