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Motorcycle rider injured in Creston accident

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June 15th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) [**UPDATED 6/17/22] – A teen on a motorcycle was injured during an accident Tuesday evening, in Union County. According to law enforcement, 17-year-old William John Clayton, of Creston, was traveling north on a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle at around 8-p.m.  A 2002 Chrysler van driven by 20-year-old Brandon William David Hammons, of Creston, was traveling west on Howard Street.

Hammons stopped at the controlled intersection with Sumner. He looked, but did not see the motorcycle. When Hammons failed to yield the right-of-way and proceeded into the intersection, his van was hit by the motorcycle.

Clayton was ejected from his motorcycle and suffered minor injuries. He was transported by EMS to the Greater Regional Medical Center, in Creston. Damage to the motorcycle was estimated at $2,500. The van sustained $1,000 damage.

**Hammons was issued a written warning for Failure to Yield the right-of-way**