(Grant, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following an accident that occurred at around 12:13-p.m. Monday, in Grant. Authorities say a 2015 GMC Acadia driven by 78-year-old Zelda M. Swartz, of Grant, was entering the intersection of Highway 71 from 110th Street, intending to proceed east. A 1991 Ford Ranger pickup driven by 57-year-old Ben J. Devilbiss, of Panora, was traveling south on Highway 71.

Swartz’ vehicle entered the intersection after a non-contact vehicle had continued south past the intersection, and an additional non-contact vehicle was at the westbound stop sign, waiting to enter the intersection. As Swartz entered the intersection, officials say she saw Devilbiss’ Ford approaching and braking, which she had not seen prior to pulling out into the intersection. She attempted to get out of the way of the pickup by accelerating, but her SUV was struck on the left rear by the pickup.

Swartz’ vehicle spun around. The pickup skidded into the northbound lanes of Highway 71, where it came to rest. Both drivers were shaken-up, but declined medical treatment at the scene. The collision resulted in about $10,000 damage to the GMC and $2,500 damage to the Ford.