Semi Driver Charged For Crashing Into Compact Car
Buchanan County authorities are charging an Independence man for causing an accident involving a car and a semi.
Shortly after 2pm last Wednesday (February 10), deputies were called to the accident scene at the intersection of 220th Street and Highway 187, west of Masonville.
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A southbound Chevrolet Cruze, driven by Samantha Watsabaugh of Humeston, collided with a Freightliner semi being driven by Luke Jensen of Independence. Jensen was northbound, but was turning west.
There were only minor injuries.
Jensen is being charged with Failure to Yield the Right of Way.
Area Man Arrested for Weekend Domestic Assault
Fayette County authorities have arrested a Maynard man following an assault incident.
Just before 8:30pm Sunday (Jan. 31), a report of a domestic disturbance was received by the Fayette County Sheriff s Office.
The incident happened at a home at 255 1st Street South in Maynard.
Responding deputies took 59 year old Randy Thorp into custody, charging him with Domestic Abuse Assault.
Thorp was held in the Fayette County jail until his initial court appearance.
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