(Creston, IA) – Police in Creston say a motorist driving too fast for the road conditions was cited, following an accident Friday night. Authorities say 27-year-old Elijah Blue Hoyt, of Creston, was driving a 1997 GMC pickup westbound, down hill on Irving Street, at the same time a 2020 Ford Edge SUV driven by 43-year-old Joshua Eric Smith, of Creston, was traveling northbound, up hill on Elm Street. Hoyt was unable to stop at the posted intersection, due to weather conditions. His pickup struck the SUV on the rear door area. The accident happened a little after 10-p.m., Friday.

Following the impact, the SUV spun around and up onto a curb. The pickup continued and made contact with an Alliant Energy light pole, which sustained an estimated $100 damage. The pickup was not damaged in the mishap. The SUV however, sustained $7,000 damage, and was declared a total loss by police.

Hoyt was cited for Failure to provide proof of insurance – accident related, and Failure to Maintain a reasonable and proper speed.