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No injuries reported following an accident in Creston Wednesday evening

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September 4th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – A collision Wednesday evening in Creston resulted in a police-estimated $12,000 damage to the vehicles involved, but no one was injured. Authorities say a Ford Bronco driven by 70-year-old Adrian Hernandez-Cruz, of Lenox, was traveling north on Wyoming Avenue after leaving the controlled intersection with Highway 34. A Dodge Charger driven by 18-year-old Justin Louden, of Creston, was traveling west on Highway 34.

Police said Hernandez-Cruz failed to yield the right-of-way upon crossing the highway. His vehicle was struck by the car, causing damage to both vehicles. The accident happened just before 5:30-p.m., Wednesday.

Adrian Hernandez-Cruz was cited for Failure to Obey a stop sign and Yield the right-of-way.