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One person hurt in Red Oak collision, Wednesday evening

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May 28th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A collision Wednesday evening in Red Oak resulted in one person suffering suspected injuries. Red Oak Police say 28-year old Tasha Green, of Red Oak, a passenger in one of the vehicles, was transported by Red Oak Rescue to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Neither driver was injured. Officials say the accident happened at around 5:12-p.m., when a 2012 Ford Fiesta failed to yield to a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, at the intersection of N. 2nd and Joy Streets, in Red Oak.

The Elantra, driven by 19-year old Nicholas Mueller, of Red Oak, struck the Fiesta broadside in the intersection. The driver of the Ford, 27-year old Hillary Tilton, of Red Oak, was cited for Failure to Yield the right of way. Damage from the collision amounted to $10,000. The Fiesta was declared a total loss.