(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Red Oak Police Department says no injuries were reported following a collision that occurred at around 1:10-p.m., Sunday. Authorities report a 2020 GMC Acadia (SUV) driven by 65-year-old Phillip B. Johnson, of Essex, was stopped at the flashing stop signal at Broadway and Corning Streets. A 2021 GMC Canyon (Pickup) driven by Michael K. Thomas, of Red Oak, was following too close, and ran into the back of the SUV.

Damage from the collision amounted to $6,000. Police cited Thomas for following too close.