(Creston, Iowa) – The Union County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday (today), said no injuries were reported following a collision that occurred just before seven-a.m., Friday, on the east side of Creston. Authorities say a 2007 Chevy Silverado pickup driven by 41-year-old Russell W. Peterson, of Creston, was eastbound on Highway 44. A 2020 Kenworth semi tractor-trailer equipped with a grain hopper, and driven by 45-year-old Adam R. Taylor, of Grand River, was westbound on Highway 34.

The pickup began to make a left turn onto Osage Street, when it clipped the left front corner of the semi. Peterson told Deputies he didn’t see the semi until the last minute, due to sun glare. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene. Peterson was cited for Failure to Yield upon left turn.

Damage amounted to $7,500 for the pickup and $15,000 to the semi, which is registered to United Farmers Coop in Afton.