CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man’s farm tractor lost its trailer and struck a parked car, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Charles City police responded to an accident at the 100 block of North Man Street on the afternoon of September 8 after a green Deitz-Allis 9170 tractor operated by 27-year-old Matthew Henning lost the trailer it was pulling. The trailer detached and struck a legally parked and unoccupied blue 2002 Buick LeSabre, causing an estimated $3,000 in damage to the car.
Henning was charged with having an inadequate tow bar and driving with a revoked license.
Henning lost his license last year when he was charged in Butler county with felony eluding, drug possession and drunk driving.
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Not sure but is it legal to drive farm equipment on public roadways with out a license? Being a farmer I’m sure he will not be held to the law and may even receive a check in the mail for emotional stress. I think the new fance term is called COST SHARING.