(Atlantic, Iowa) – One person was injured during an accident on W. 7th Street in Atlantic early this (Wednesday) morning. According to the Atlantic Police Department, the crash happened at around 3:43-a.m., in the 1000 block of S.W. 7th Street (US Hwy 6). Authorities say a vehicle driven by Myson Kovac, of Atlantic, was traveling southbound on SW 7th, when it entered the west ditch and continued until the vehicle jumped a gravel driveway, and came to rest after striking multiple combine corn/bean head carts owned by Lindeman Tractor. (UPDATE): Damage to the ag equipment was estimated at $12,500.

Kovac was transported to Cass Health in Atlantic, for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Police say the vehicle is suspected to have been stolen. It sustained damage amounting to an estimated $6,000. The accident remains under investigation.