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Collision in Red Oak Tuesday morning

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May 8th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak say no injuries were reported following a collision Tuesday morning at N. 1st and E. Joy Streets. The accident happened at around 7:30-a.m., when the driver of a van – 27-year-old Guadalupe Ramos-Lopez, of Red Oak – failed to yield to the vehicle on her right, a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, driven by 26-year-old Angel Girouex, of Red Oak. Authorities say Girouex was traveling south on N 1st street, at the same time Ramos-Lopez was traveling westbound on E. Joy Street.

The collision occurred at the uncontrolled intersection, where drivers must yield to the vehicle on their right. Ramos-Lopez’ 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan struck the car on the driver’s side, causing an estimated $8,500 damage altogether, according to the Police report. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

Ramos-Lopez was cited for Failure to Yield.