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Accident in Creston Monday afternoon

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October 24th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston say no injuries were reported following a collision at around 3:30-p.m. Monday, at Highway 25 and Prairie Street, in Creston. Authorities say a 2009 Chevy Impala driven by 16-year-old Jarrett Patrick Luther, of Creston, was attempting to cross Highway 25 as he was traveling west on Prairie Street.

When Luther pulled out in front of a northbound 2013 Ford Escape, driven by 19-year-old Hallie Nicole Orr, of Creston, he didn’t notice the oncoming SUV. He tried to avoid the collision, but his car struck the SUV, causing a total of $6,000 damage.

No citations were issued, but the police report noted Jarrett Luther failed to yield the right-of-way from a stop sign.