Dallas County man suffers possible/unknown injuries in a Creston collision
October 17th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
(Creston, Iowa) – A man from Dallas County complained of pain and possible injury, but was not transported to the hospital, following a collision Friday evening, in Creston. According to Creston Police, a Dodge pickup driven by 62-year-old Richard Mordock, of Creston, and a Chrysler van driven by 39-year-old Preston Hopkins, of Dexter, were both traveling north on Sumner Avenue in Creston, at around 5:20-p.m., Friday, when Mordock attempted to change lanes.
The right front of his pickup struck the left side of the van, causing a total of $4,000 damage. Hopkins complained of shoulder pain as a result of the collision. Both men were wearing their seat belts.
No citations were issued, but the Police report indicated Mordock made an improper or erratic lane change.