Two citations were issued following an accident on Dec. 12 in the 700-block of W. McLane St.
According to an Osceola police report, Randy Mundy of Des Moines was traveling east in a 2016 GMC Terrain, with a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado driven by Joseph Lekwa of Osceola behind him. Both drivers stated that another car pulled out in front of them, causing Mundy to brake to avoid hitting the merging car. Lekwa also braked, but hit the back of Mundy.
No injuries were reported. Mundy was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability, and arrested for having a suspended license.
Damage is estimated at $1,500 to the 2016 GMC and $1,500 to the 2015 Chevrolet.
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One citation was issued following a two-vehicle accident on Dec. 14 on Warren Ave.
According to an Osceola police report, Lyle Andersen of Kellerton was traveling north on Warren Ave in a 2017 International 7000. At the same time, Terry Wren of Afton was traveling west through the Family Table restaurant in a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. Wren tried to brake at the entrance to Warren Ave., but was unable to stop due to the icy road conditions. This caused Wren to collide with Andersen.
Wren was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability.
Damage is estimated at $1,000 to the 2017 International and $3,000 to the 2020 Chevrolet.