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No injuries reported after a camper trailer gets hung-up near a gas pump in Creston

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June 12th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston report a camper trailer got hung-up on one of the protective bars near a convenience store gas pump, Friday afternoon. The incident happened at the Casey’s Store on Townline Road, at around 4:17-p.m. No injuries were reported. Authorities say a 2018 RAM pickup driven by 54-year-old Michael Steenhagen, of Roland (IA), was pulling the large camper trailer when Steenhagen attempted to make too sharp of a turn, due to a vehicle parked next to him.

The rear, driver’s side bumper became hung-up on a safety pole by the pump. A display sign that was on the pole was damaged by the camper. Damages amounted to $500 for the store property, and approximately $8,000 to $10,000 to the camper. A tow truck and forklift were used to pull the camper away from the pole and gas pump.