(Atlantic, Iowa) – One person was injured and transported to Cass Health in Atlantic, following an accident that occurred at around 7:39-a.m. near 5th and Elm Streets. According to Atlantic Police, a 1996 Ford Explorer was traveling west on 5th Street, when for reasons unknown, the SUV crossed the travel lane and collided with a legally parked 2006 Dodge Durango that was facing east on 5th Street.

The unidentified driver of the Ford was transported to the hospital to be evaluated for possible, minor injuries, and unknown medical issues that may have caused the accident. Richter & Son Towing in Atlantic responded to pull the two vehicles apart, as emergency responders were unable to get the doors open and the driver of the Explorer out of their vehicle for further evaluation. Cass EMS and Atlantic Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene.

Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted Atlantic Police at the scene. Addition information was being withheld at this time. Police ask that anyone with information about the incident call the Atlantic P-D at 712-243-3512.