Griswold man issued a warning following an accident in Red Oak

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February 21st, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – An accident Thursday afternoon in Red Oak caused a police-estimated total of $2,000 damage, but no one was injured. The Red Oak Police Department reports 24-year-old Thomas Blocker, of Griswold, was traveling west on Joy Street in Red Oak at around 2:40-p.m., Thursday,when, due to slick road conditions, he lost control of the 2014 Dodge Charger he was driving. The car drove up onto the south tree border and struck a City of Red Oak No Parking sign (Valued at $500). The car sustained $1,500 (minor) damage.

Authorities say Blocker was issued a warning for Failure to Maintain Control.