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Creston teen injured in an accident Wed. morning

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July 17th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports a teenager from Creston was injured during a collision today (Wednesday), at around 7:40-a.m.  15-year-old Allen W. Reed was transported by ambulance to the Creston hospital to be checked-out. Authorities say Reed was driving a 2023 moped and stopped at the corner of Mulberry and Townline Streets, heading northbound. He told officers that he looked before proceeding into the intersection.

As the moped left the stop sign and was attempting to turn left, it was hit by an eastbound 2024 Nissan, driven by Oscar Ramiro-Nunez Alvarez, of Mexico. There were no citations issued. Police estimated the damage at $2,000 to the moped, and $1,000 to the Nissan. No citations were issued.