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Update: Minor injuries during an accident in Atlantic

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May 8th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) [in an update to an earlier post] – Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle, injury accident in Atlantic this (Wednesday) morning. Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue says Officers responded at around 7:51-a.m. to the collision at Southwest 7th and West 15th street, in Atlantic. An investigation into the accident found that a 2021 Toyota Camry had pulled onto Southwest 7th from the Atlantic Achievement Center driveway, when it was struck by a 2004 GMC Envoy that was traveling Northeast on Southwest 7th.

The driver of the Toyota was checked at the scene by Cass EMS and taken by private vehicle to be seen for minor injuries. Both vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene. The driver of the Toyota Camry was cited for Failure to Yield upon entering a through highway. Because the accident involved a juvenile, their name and other details are not being released at this time.

If you have information regarding the incident please call the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512. (Photo courtesy of Chris Parks)