(Creston, Iowa) – A collision Monday afternoon (May 22) in Creston, resulted in one person being transported to the hospital for treatment of unknown/possible injuries. Creston Police report the accident happened at around 12:49-p.m. on Highway 34, near Sumner Avenue.

A 2000 Saturn LS1 driven by 27-year-old Jerrie Michelle Boothe, of Creston, was traveling westbound on Hwy 34 and approaching the intersection with Sumner. Boothe thought she was clear to make a left turn into the Creston Wal-Mart parking lot, but her car was struck on the front right side by an eastbound 2008 Chevy Silverado pickup, driven by 27-year-old Jose Luis Carreon, of Creston.

Boothe complained of neck pain. She was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Carreon was not injured. He was unable to provide proof of financial liability, and was cited. Damage from the collision amounted to $3,000.