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Collision in Villisca Sunday evening – no injuries reported

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October 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Villisca, Iowa) –  A teenage driver was cited following a collision Sunday evening, in Montgomery County. The Sheriff’s Office reports the accident happened at around 6:53-p.m. at the intersection of E. 6th Street and S. 2nd Avenue, in Villisca. Authorities say a 2012 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Riley Graham, of Stanton, was traveling westbound on E. 6th, and had entered the intersection with 2nd Avenue, when the 16-year-old driver of a 2008 Ford Edge failed to yield the right-of-way.

The SUV struck the pickup, causing minor damage to both vehicles, estimated at $4,000 each. The unidentified teen was cited for no insurance. They were also issued a written warning for failure to yield the right-of-way.