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No injuries were reported Thursday when a truck was hit by a turning semi in Union County.
According to a Union County report, at approximately 4:43 p.m., a 2019 Toyota Tacoma, driven by Marti R. Sutton, 25, of Corning, was westbound on 205th Street behind a 1997 Freightliner tractor trailer, driven by Grant M. Miller, 26, of Redding. Sutton noticed the semi slowed down but did not notice a turn signal, so Sutton attempted to pass the semi.
While the Tacoma was passing the semi, the semi turned south into the Tacoma. Miller stated the sun made it hard to see anything and by the time he saw the Tacoma it was too late to avoid the accident. Sutton was confident the semi did not have a turn signal on and Miller couldn’t remember if he had indicated his intent to turn by signaling.
Damage to the Tacoma was estimated at $2,000 and damage to the Freightliner was estimated at $800.
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Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in a two-vehicle accident Thursday night in Creston.
According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 9:15 p.m. a 2014 Dodge Ram, driven by Brodie W. Starlin, 23, of Creston, was northbound in the 500 block of North Walnut Street, when it struck a legally parked 1998 Chevrolet Blazer.
The Ram proceeded to drive through yards and strike a garage. The Ram backed out of the garage and proceeded to Starlin’s residence.
Starlin was taken into custody on OWI charges.
Damage to the Ram was estimated at $10,000, damage to the Blazer was estimated at $5,000 and damage to the garage was estimated at $3,000.