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Possible, minor injuries reported following an accident in Creston, Sunday evening

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May 13th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston report one person suffered suspected minor (Non-incapacitating) injuries, following a collision that occurred at around 7:10-p.m. Sunday, at Prairie and Oak Streets, in Creston. Authorities say a 2014 Dodge Dart driven by 48-year-old Phillip Ronald Williams, of Creston, stopped at the posted stop sign for the intersection and proceeded south from the intersection. A 2016 Nissan Altima driven by 59-year-old Lisa Marie Monger, of Creston, was traveling east on Prairie Street without a stop sign, and had the right-of-way.

Her car struck the Dodge, causing an estimated $14,000 damage altogether. The airbags on both vehicles deployed upon impact. Monger suffered unknown/possible injuries, but was not transported to the hospital. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

Police say Williams claimed not to see the Nissan before proceeding into the intersection, failing to yield the right-of-way. No citations were issued.