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Atlantic Police issue accident report (12/11)

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December 11th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Atlantic Police Department have issued a report on a couple of accidents. Authorities say last Thursday, Lori Blum, of Marne, was attempting to park in front of the Olsen’s BP store at around 8:50-a.m., when her vehicle hit the ice machine, causing $3,800 damage to the machine, and $1,500 damage to the vehicle. No injuries were reported.  And, on Dec. 2nd at around 9:05-p.m., vehicles driven by Kim Petersen, of Atlantic, and Shelbi Williamson, of Exira, collided near the intersection of 7th and Mulberry Streets.

The accident happened while Petersen was driving westbound on 7th Street and turning onto Mulberry. Williamson was headed north on Mulberry and stopped at the stop sign. Petersen made a left turn onto Mulberry onto Mulberry, and in the process, struck Williamson’s vehicle on the left front corner. Petersen complained of injuries and was checked by Medivac personnel, but declined transport to the hospital. She was cited for Turning at Intersection. Williamson was cited for Failure to provide proof of insurance.