(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston report a legally parked 2011 GMC Terrain was struck at around 9:10-p.m. Tuesday, by a hit-and-run vehicle. The GMC, registered to Amanda Fletchall, of Creston, sustained $8,000 damage. An investigation, including witness statements, determined the suspect vehicle was a 2010 Ford Transit van, operated by 40-year-old Arturo Marin, of Creston. The van also sustained about $8,000 damage.

Authorities say a bumper with license plate attached to it, lead them to Marin, who admitted to being behind the wheel of his vehicle, when the accident occurred. Witnesses say they saw the van was parked at a bar in Creston about 15 minutes before the accident. It was also seen operating with no lights on, and running stop signs before the van struck the GMC.

As of this report, no citations had been filed nor charges issued.