A man from southwest Iowa was injured during an accident Monday morning 4-miles south of Glenwood, in Mills County. Sheriff’s officials say Dennis James, of Tabor, was driving a 2005 Ford east on Highway 34 at around 10:35-a.m., when his vehicle was hit from behind by a 1998 Ford. The driver of the other vehicle, Peyton Frederick, of Corning, was attempting to light a cigarette when the collision occurred.

The impact caused a trailer being pulled by James’ vehicle to become detached. Both the vehicle and trailer came to rest on the eastbound shoulder. Officials say during the impact, the airbags in Fredericks’ vehicle deployed. Dennis James was transported by Glenwood Rescue to a hospital in Council Bluffs. A passenger in his vehicle, Gayle Steinbach, also of Tabor, suffered unknown injuries.

Authorities says Frederick was cited for Following too closely.