One person was transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital by private vehicle, Thursday evening, following a collision at the intersection of W. Joy and N. Broadway Streets, in Red Oak. Authorities say 34-year old Brandon Strunk, of Red Oak, complained of ringing in his ear, possibly the result of a side airbag deployment.

Strunk was traveling south in a 2007 Honda Civic, when his car was hit on the driver’s side rear door by a 2007 Chevy Impala. The Impala was driven by 17-year old Ryan Green, of Red Oak. Green told Police he stopped at the intersection headed westbound, but due to the sun being in his eyes, didn’t see the Civic. A witness told Police Green did not properly stop at the intersection before proceeding into it.

The impact spun Strunk’s car around 180-degrees. Damage from the crash amounted to $15,000. Red Oak Police issued Green a warning.

A Union County man was arrested late Thursday night. Creston Police say 20-year old Ryan Jason Parmenter, of Creston, was arrested for Domestic Abuse/Simple Assault. Parmenter was being held at the Union County Jail on a $300 bond until he’s seen by the magistrate.

OAKLAND, Iowa – July 15, 2016 – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 4 Office in Atlantic report, that in the next few weeks, motorists will see crews working at the intersection of U.S. 59 and U.S. 6 near the new Riverside High School. The Iowa Department of Transportation will begin installing a four-way stop at the intersection complete with stop signs, flashing beacons, rumble strips, new pavement markings and pre-warning signs. The work is scheduled to be completed July 28th, weather permitting.

The Iowa DOT has been working with the Riverside School District and the architect the last several years to improve safety at this intersection. One of the changes this group developed was moving the entrance into the school to line up with westbound U.S. 6 and installing the four-way stop. The new four-way stop is being installed prior to the beginning of the school year to allow motorists to become more familiar with the new safety feature.

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

Officials with the Atlantic High School are warning area businesses and residents about a phone scam. According to A-H-S Principal Heather McKay, someone identifying themselves as “Amy from AHS” is calling, asking businesses to renew their advertising, with regard to a poster.

McKay says that person is NOT from the Atlantic High School or authorized to act on behalf of the school, and the caller is trying to perpetrate a fraud.