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2 accidents in Creston cause over $17k damage

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September 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports there were two recent accidents, one of which resulted in possible/unknown injuries and $5,000 property damage, the other caused over $5,000 damage to a local business.

Authorities say at around 1:08-p.m. Thursday, a 2010 BMW 328 driven by 37-year-old Heather Layne Green, of Creston, left the roadway of Sumner Street and entered the parking lot of Medicap Pharmacy, in Creston. The car jumped a curb and crashed into a City of Creston culvert, causing $5,000 damage. The vehicle’s airbags deployed upon impact.

Green suffered from minor injuries and was cleared by medics. Police say when she was asked what caused the accident, Green said she “didn’t know.” The report says it was apparent to officers the woman was driving south on Sumner, entered the pharmacy parking lot, and lost control.  The driver, Police said, seemed very confused but did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. She was released from the scene. Damage to her car was estimated at $6,000 and it was a total loss. No citations were issued.

The second accident happened at around 11:04-a.m. Wednesday, when a 2014 Ford Fusion driven by 89-year-old John Charles Beran, of Lenox, crashed into the A&G Restaurant and Lounge. Creston Police say Beran was legally parked in front of the business on Adams Street, and meant to apply his brakes, but accidentally stepped on the accelerator. His actions resulted in the car being propelled forward into the building, causing $1,000 damage to the vehicle, and $5,160 damage to the structure.

No injuries were reported, and no citations were issued.