(Red Oak, IA) – The driver of a passenger car was transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) in Red Oak, Thursday morning, following a collision at the intersection of E. Summit and Highland Streets. The accident occurred at around 8:10-a.m.

Authorities say a Ford Focus driven by 28-year-old Tristain Blackburn, of Red Oak, stopped at the posted intersection as she was traveling northbound on Highland before proceeding to turn left onto Summit. In doing so, Blackburn failed to notice a Toyota Avalon that was traveling eastbound on Summit, and was driven by 29-year-old Alexis Bronner, of Red Oak. Police say Bronner was unable to stop in-time to avoid the collision. The front of her car struck the left rear side of the Ford, causing disabling damage to both vehicles.

Blackburn was transported by private vehicle to the hospital for what police said appeared to be minor injuries. She was cited for Failure to Yield upon Left Turn. Damage from the collision amounted to a police-estimated $11,000 altogether.