Accidents: Accident sends three to hospital for injuries

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Jul. 21—Three people were transported to the hospital by ambulance Friday after a two-vehicle accident in Union County.
According to a Union County Sheriff's Office report, at approximately 10:52 a.m. a 2015 GMC Acadia, driven by Danny A. Fry, 37, of Creston, was eastbound on Highway 34 at Highway 169 when it hit a 2014 Jeep Compass, driven by Alexis H. Goodemote, 17, of Thayer.
The Compass, which was westbound on Highway 34 in the turn lane to turn left onto Highway 169, failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left-hand turn and pulled in front of the Acadia.
Both vehicles came to rest in the eastbound lane of Highway 34.
Fry and two adult passengers in the Acadia were transported to Greater Regional Health by ambulance for injuries.
Damage to the Acadia and Compass was estimated at $10,000 each.
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A citation was issued Friday after a two-vehicle accident in Creston.
According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 8:10 p.m. a 2021 Toyota 4Runner, driven by Macos C. Ramirez, 37, of Creston, was northbound at Adams and Elm streets. At the same time, a 2010 Ford Fusion, driven by LeSheena N. Drake, 37, of Greenfield, was westbound on Adams Street approaching the intersection.
The 4Runner stopped at the intersection then continued northbound where it hit the Fusion as it proceeded through the intersection without stopping at the stop sign.
Ramirez was unable to avoid hitting the Fusion. When asked, Drake said she did not see the stop sign and admitted to not stopping.
Drake was cited for failure to obey a stop or yield sign.
Damage to the 4Runner was estimated at $1,500 and damage to the Fusion was estimated at $2,000.
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