The Union County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following two separate accidents last Friday (March 20th). The first took place on Highway 25 between Creston and Orient, at around 7-a.m., Friday. Officials say a 1994 Ford F-150 pickup driven by 24-year old Matthew Buchanan, of Essex, was traveling north on Highway 25 near 150th Street, when he missed his corner, backed up and was attempting to turn west onto 150th. As he did so, his vehicle was struck on the right rear fender by a 2000 Dodge Neon, driven by 25-year old Julie Russell, of Orient, who was traveling south on Highway 25. Russell failed to see the pickup due to dense fog in the area. Damage from the accident amounted to $2,500. Buchanan was cited for Failure to provide proof of insurance/accident related, Failure to yield upon left turn, and driving while license suspended.

The second accident happened in Afton at around 1:15-p.m. Friday, at the intersection of Highway 169 and Kansas Street. The Union County Sheriff’s Office says a 2007 box truck driven by 44-year old Keith Barnett, of Runnells, was stopped on Kansas Street at the intersection with Highway 169, and pulled away from the stop sign, failing to see a southbound 2014 Harley Davidson driven by 21-year old Lewis Ripperger, of Ankeny. Ripperger applied his brakes, which caused the cycle to lose control and hit the ground. The cycle sustained $1,500 damage. No citations were issued.