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Creston woman injured in an early Friday afternoon accident

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April 21st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – One person was injured during an accident in Creston, this (Friday) afternoon. According to Creston Police, 65-year-old Haley Harrigan, of Creston, complained of pain following a collision on Highway 34. She was transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center by ambulance, to be checked out.

The accident happened at around 12:10-p.m. Authorities say a 2014 Chevy Equinox (SUV) driven by 67-year-old Kenneth Kile, of Shannon City, was eastbound on Highway 34, at the same time a 2016 Chevy Trax compact SUV driven by Harrigan, was traveling westbound, and in the process of turning left, into the Casey’s Store parking lot, in Creston.

Harrigan looked, but did not see the oncoming SUV, which struck her SUV on the right rear side. The Chevy was disabled by the collision. The Equinox was damaged, but able to be driven away from the scene. No citations were issued. The damage to both vehicles amounted to $2,200.