Mount Pleasant, Iowa — Two people were transported to Henry County Health Center Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Winfield Avenue and North Grand Avenue.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to the scene at 4:17 p.m. on May 21. According to authorities, the collision occurred when Lori Ballard, driving a white 2013 Ford Escape southbound on North Grand Avenue, failed to obey the flashing red traffic light at the intersection. As Ballard entered the intersection, her vehicle struck a gray 2018 Honda Pilot traveling eastbound, driven by Faye Schultz.
Both vehicles were rendered inoperable due to the impact.
Emergency medical personnel transported two individuals from the scene to Henry County Health Center. The extent of their injuries has not been publicly released.
Ballard was cited for failure to obey a flashing circular red light.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Henry County EMS, Mount Pleasant Fire Department, and Breuer’s Towing.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.