CHARLES CITY – A recent auto accident in Charles City led to two persons being extracted from their small automobile, three damaged cars and a female driver cited and paying a fine.
According to the Charles City police department, the incident took place on June 28, 2024. At about 5:06 PM that evening, officers were joined by the fire department and AMR Ambulance at the intersection of 4th Avenue and D Street to deal with a traffic accident. After investigation, it was determined that a black 2023 Chevy Trailblazer driven by 28-year-old Victoria of Charles City failed to yield the right-of-way at the stop sign at 4th Avenue and D Street. The Chevy entered the roadway and struck a westbound red 2004 Dodge Neon, driven by 80-year-old Duane Greenzweig of Charles City. After colliding with the Neon, the Chevy then struck a black 2014 Nissan Sentra driven by 49-year-old Robert Neuroth of Charles City, that was stopped at the opposite stop sign.
The occupants of the Neon had to be extricated by the Charles City Fire Department. Those same occupants were transported to the Floyd County Medical Center by AMR Ambulance.
The Chevy and the Nissan were driven away from the scene, and the Neon was towed. Police say there was about $15,000 in total damages.
Benson was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way at the stop sign and was ordered to pay $210.25 in fines and court costs.