(Creston, Iowa) – A collision in Creston this (Thursday) morning resulted in one person being transported by ambulance, to the hospital. Creston Police report 51-year-old Jody Lynn Johnson, of Creston, suffered possible (unknown) injuries, and was transported by Greater Regional Hospital medics to be checked out.

Johnson was driving a 2019 Cehvy Equinox (SUV) westbound on Townline Road/Highway 25 at around 8:05-a.m., and preparing to turn south onto Cottonwood Street, when her vehicle was struck by a 2001 Ford Escort.

Police say 15-year-old Owen Jacob Weis, of Creston, was driving the car north on Cottonwood and approaching the controlled intersection, when the car started sliding on the snow/slush covered road, and collided with the SUV.

Officers said while the road conditions may have played a role in the collision, the teen was also driving too fast for conditions. No citations were issued. Damage to the vehicles amounted to $10,000.