(Red Oak, Iowa) – A collision between an SUV and a motorcycle just before Noon on Friday, May 3rd, resulted in one person being transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. According to Red Oak Police, a 2014 Hyundai Tucson (SUV) driven by 67-year-old Annette Ruth Archer, of Red Oak, was backing onto N. 4th Street from the alley on the east side of the road. Her view was partially obstructed due to vehicles parked along the roadway. As she was backing-up, Archer failed to see a northbound 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by 55-year-old Ronald Water Lorenz, of Red Oak.

Lorenz saw the SUV, but was unable to avoid the collision. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the SUV. Lorenz complained of pain and possible injury. He was transported to the hospital by private vehicle, to be checked out.

Annette Archer was cited for Failure to Yield upon entering a through highway. Her vehicle sustained an estimated $2,000 damage, while the Harley sustained an estimated $15,000 damage.