A passenger in a car that was struck by a pickup truck Tuesday morning in Villisca, was sent to the hospital for treatment of possible injuries. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports 43-year old Keith Currin, of Villisca, was transported by Villisca Rescue to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital following the crash, which occurred at around 8:50-a.m., at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 1st Street, in Villisca.

Authorities say a 2006 Buick owned and operated by 77-year old Phillip Currin, of Villisca, was headed north on 3rd Aveneue, and had stopped at the intersection. A 2011 GMC pickup owned and operate by 62-year old Donald Myers, of Villisca, was traveling east on 1st Street, and also stopped at the intersection. Myers failed to see the Currin vehicle, and proceeded into the intersection, hitting the car on its left rear side, and causing it to veer to the left before the Buick hit a fire hydrant.

Damage from the crash was estimated at $4,500 altogether. The City of Villisca’s fire hydrant appeared to be undamaged, according to officials. Myers was cited for Failure to Obey a Stop Sign. Deputies were assisted at the scene by personnel with the Villisca and Red Oak Fire and Rescue Departments.