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Accident in Creston Monday evening – No injuries

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April 4th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston say no injuries were reported following a collision Monday evening at the intersection of Sumner and Adams Streets. Authorities say a 2000 Dodge Durango SUV driven by 36-year-old Shaun D. Lott, of Creston, was traveling south in the inside lane or Sumner/Highway 25, and passing through a green light at the intersection. A 2019 Chevy Malibu driven by 25-year-old Bridgette M. Ahrens, of Evansdale, was traveling north on Sumner/Hwy 25.

Ahrens proceeded to turn left onto Adams Street, when her car was struck by the SUV. Lott told police he didn’t have time to stop when he saw the car turning in front of him. Ahrens said she didn’t see the approaching SUV prior to making the turn and didn’t have time to stop. The collision happened at around 5:10-p.m.

Damage from the accident amounted to $7,000. No citations were issued.