Traffic Alert:
4:20 p.m. Traffic is backed up on Veterans Parkway due to an accident at the intersection of Veterans and E 8th Street.
Update:
No injuries were reported in an accident which occurred at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23.
The police report stated a southbound vehicle on E. Veterans Parkway attempted to slow down for a yellow light, but due to the slippery conditions slid into the intersection and was struck on the passenger side by a vehicle traveling eastbound on E. 8th Street.
The collision caused the southbound vehicle to strike and knock down a traffic signal. The driver stated the accident was her fault since the light was green for the other driver, and was issued a citation for violating the red traffic light. Both vehicles were towed.
All lanes were reopened at 4:45 p.m.
Author: News Desk
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