A Creston man was transported to the hospital following a collision Monday afternoon, east of Afton. The Union County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year old Jesse Christensen, who was wearing his seat belt, complained of pain and possible injuries. He was extricated from his vehicle, and was transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston by ambulance following the crash, that happened at around 4:20-p.m..

Authorities say Christensen was traveling east on Highway 34 at the same time a 1999 Dodge pickup driven by 22-year old Eric Downey, of Afton, was traveling south on Redwood Avenue. Downey stopped at the intersection, but then proceeded south into the intersection, where his pickup struck Christensen’s 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. Following the collision, the Pontiac came to rest in the south ditch.

Damage from the crash amounted to $9,000. Officials cited Downey for Failure To Yield Upon entering a through highway.