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Vehicles collide in Union County Sunday afternoon; No injuries

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November 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Union County report two-vehicles collided Sunday afternoon on Nuthatch Avenue, but no one was injured. The collision occurred at around 1:15-p.m., as a pickup driven by 17-year-old Austin J. Lack, of Afton, was traveling south and making a left turn around a curve in the road. A pickup driven by 16-year-old Austin D. Jackson, of Afton, was traveling westbound and making a right-hand turn around a curve to go north.

Both pickups struck each other entering the curve. The collision caused both vehicles to be pushed-off to the west side of the road. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts.

Damage from the collision amounted to $4,000. No citations were issued.