(Creston, Iowa) – Two people were injured during a collision Monday night at Cherry Street and College Drive, in Creston. According to Creston Police, a 2020 Subaru Ascent SUV driven by 60-year-old Timothy Moreland, of Afton, was traveling south on Cherry Street at around 10:15-p.m., and a 2005 Chevy pickup pulling a gooseneck trailer driven by 39-year-old Christopher Baker, of Creston, was traveling north in the southbound lane.

Moreland swerved into the northbound lane in an attempt to avoid a collision, but Baker swerved into the northbound lane. The vehicles collided head-on. Moreland was trapped inside his SUV and had to be extricated by Creston firefighters. Moreland was transported by EMS to the Creston hospital. Baker suffered minor facial injuries and denied treatment.

An investigation into the accident revealed there was an open container and a case of beer in the back seat of the pickup. Baker was cited for Open Container and Failure to Provide proof of insurance. He was also charged with OWI. Damage from the collision amounted to $30,000.