
Accident: Driver injured in two-vehicle accident
May 27—A Creston man was taken by ambulance to Greater Regional Health Thursday after being involved in a two-vehicle accident in Creston.
According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 3:46 p.m. a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Kevin D. White, 66, of Bedford, was northbound on Sumner Avenue at the New York Avenue intersection when the light turned yellow.
The Silverado stopped at the light and was hit from behind by a 2001 Harley Davidson Road King, driven by Aaron J. Johnson, 27, of Creston.
Johnson had grabbed his front brake which caused him to lay the motorcycle down. After being laid down, the Harley hit the Silverado.
Johnson was transported to the hospital for possible injuries.
Damage to the Chevrolet was estimated at $5 and damage to the Harley was estimated at $700.
After being discharged from the hospital, Johnson was cited and released for driving while his license was revoked and for failing to stop in an assured clear distance.
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