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Brake issues attributed to an accident in Creston, Wednesday morning

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September 12th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – A possible issue with brakes on a 2003 Chevy Silverado pickup may have contributed to an accident Wednesday morning, in Creston. According to a report by the Creston Police Department, a 2016 Chevy Impala driven by 32-year-old Joe Anthony Garcia, of Creston, was traveling north on Sumner Street at around 8-a.m., and making a right-hand turn onto Prairie Street, when the car was rear-ended by the pickup, driven by a 16-year-old male from Creston.

The teen told police he had issues with the brakes, and couldn’t get stopped in-time. No injuries were reported. Police estimated the total amount of damage at $5,500. There were no citations issued.