(Creston, Iowa) – An SUV and  a pickup truck collided Sunday afternoon in Creston, but no injuries were reported. According to Creston Police, the collision occurred at around 1:05-p.m. at the intersection of Birch and Carpenter Streets. A 2024 Toyota Sequoia SUV driven by 42-year-old Jacqueline Welchans, of Creston, was struck by a 2013 Dodge pickup driven by 24-year-old Kierstin Swank, of Lenox.

Authorities said Welchans was traveling south on Birch Street in Creston. Swank was stopped on westbound Carpenter Street, at the stop sign. She told police she looked but did not see the SUV before pulling-out into the intersection. Welchans tried to stop and avoid the collision, but was unable to do so.

Both vehicles sustained significant damage, but were able to be driven from the scene. Swank was issued a citation for Failure to have insurance. She was also issued a written warning for Failure to yield the right-of-way. Damage from the collision amounted to $3,500 altogether, according to the police report.