Injury accident in Red Oak Wed. afternoon

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January 8th, 2026 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, IA) – A woman from Red Oak suffered suspected minor/non-incapacitating injuries, during a collision Wednesday afternoon, in Red Oak. According to the Red Oak Police report, a car driven by 55-year-old Tanya M. Ross, of Red Oak, was traveling south on N. 6th Street at around 3:10-p.m., while an SUV driven by 36-year-old Steven R. Smith, of Red Oak, was traveling east on Maple Street. The vehicles collided at the uncontrolled intersection, with the SUV hitting the car on the rear/passenger side area. Both vehicles sustained severe damage, according to police, but the SUV was able to be driven away from the scene after the investigation.

Authorities say Ross complained of shoulder pain, and was transported by Red Oak EMS to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Police say Smith was cited for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability (insurance) – accident related.

Damage from the collision amounted to a combined/police estimated $15,000.