Red Oak Police say two women suffered what were described as “suspected minor/non-incapacitating” injuries, following a collision over the Noon hour, Monday. The crash involving three vehicles occurred at the intersection of Highway 48 (Broadway St.) and W. Corning Street. The accident happened as a 2008 VW Jetta driven by 21-year old Alexis Wingfield, of Red Oak, was stopped at the intersection red light. A 2005 Buick LaCrosse SUV driven by 25-year old Richelle Chapin, of Carter Lake, was stopped behind the VW.

A 2013 Freightliner cargo truck owned by Popco, Inc. out of Boystown, NE. and driven by 48-year old Robert Reichart, of Plattesmouth, NE., was approaching both vehicles from behind, but was unable to stop before hitting the SUV. The impact pushed the Buick into Jetta. Chapin and Wingfield complained of pain afterward. Wingfield was transported by Red Oak Rescue to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital for evaluation.  Chapin was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. All drivers were wearing their seat belts.

Police cited Reichart for Following too Close. Damage from the collisions amounted to $13,000.