Creston man charged with DUI after car hits tree, backs up, hits another tree

The Creston News Advertiser, Iowa
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May 12—No injuries were reported Saturday in a two-vehicle crash in Creston.

According to a Creston Police report, about 8:24 a.m., a 2008 Kia Optima, driven by Chad A. Hammons, 51, of Creston, was attempting to turn east from an alleyway off of Jefferson Street. Hammons, who said his view was obstructed due to a parked car, pulled on to Jefferson Street and struck an eastbound 2001 Toyota Echo, driven by Alfredo Jose Rojas Briceno, 35, of Creston.

Damage to the Kia was estimated at $1,500 and damage to the Toyota was estimated at $2,000.

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A citation was issued to a driver involved in a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Creston.

According to a Creston Police report, about 4:14 p.m., a 2014 Ford Escape, driven by Kylee J. Lamasters, 22, of Creston, was southbound on Elm Street, when the Escape was hit by a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Justin C. Parsons, 19, of Creston.

A passenger in the Escape said the Malibu, which was westbound on Clark Street, ran a stop sign before colliding with the Escape. Parsons told officers he stopped but did not see the Malibu when he pulled out. Due to the point of impact, skid marks and vehicle positions, officers believe the Malibu was traveling well above the posted speed limit when it entered the intersection. Parsons was given field sobriety tests and showed no signs of impairment.

The occupants of both vehicles were checked by medics at the scene and cleared. Parsons was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device.

Damage to the Escape was estimated at $15,000 and damage to the Malibu was estimated at $10,000.

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Impairment is believed to be involved in a one-vehicle crash Sunday in Creston.

According to a Creston Police report, about 4:14 a.m., a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Andrew F. Weis, 21, of Creston, was eastbound on Summit Street, when it left the road and drove through the yard at 500 North Cherry Street. The Silverado, which Weis was operating in a reckless and careless manner, hit a tree before backing up and hitting another tree.

Weis sustained minor injuries in the accident. The investigation of the crash concluded Weis was intoxicated and he was taken into custody and charged with OWI.

Damage to the Silverado was estimated at $9,000.