April 19, 2024

Iowa State Patrol

No citations were issued after an accident 7:18 a.m. Oct. 1 on Highway 34 near 270th Avenue.

According to an Iowa State Patrol report, David Joe Downing, 51, of Woodburn, driving a 2003 Chevrolet pickup west on Highway 34, struck a deer.

Damage estimate is $4,000.

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Kayla Jean Barker, 19, of West Des Moines was issued a citation for failure to maintain control after an accident 1:13 p.m. Sept. 30 on Interstate 35 near mile-marker 40.

According to an Iowa State Patrol report, Barker, driving a 1998 Oldsmobile south on Interstate 35, lost control of the vehicle. Barker’s vehicle entered the interstate’s median and northbound lanes. Barker’s vehicle struck a 2005 Mercedes van driven north on Interstate 35 by William Arnold Demoss, 49, of Martinsville, Mo.

Demoss’ vehicle entered the interstate’s median and came to a stop on the inside shoulder of the southbound lanes. Barker’s vehicle entered the east ditch of the northbound lanes.

Marvin Tilley Jr., 27, a passenger in Barker’s vehicle, was transported to Clarke County Hospital for injuries. Tilley was wearing a seat belt.

Damage estimates are $10,000 to both vehicles.

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Roy Harold Cosner III, 30, of Murray, was issued a citation for failure to obey a stop sign and yield the right of way after an accident 3:55 p.m. Oct. 4 at the intersection of county roads R15 and H45.

According to an Iowa State Patrol report, Kate Nicole Patton, 17, of Grand River, was driving a 2000 Ford north on county road R15. Cosner was driving a 1991 Chevrolet pickup east on county road H45. Cosner stopped at the intersection’s stop sign, didn’t see Patton’s vehicle and pulled out in front of it. Both vehicles came to a stop on the road.

Damage estimates are $5,000 to both vehicles.