March 29, 2024

Accident

Robert James Green, 86, of Blockton was cited for failure to yield upon a left turn after an accident 2:43 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of highways 34 and 169.

According to a Union County Sheriff report, Connie Jean Shafar, 67, of Bettendorf, driving a 2004 Honda east on Highway 34, struck a 1984 Lincoln driven by Green as he was driving east on 34 and turning south onto Highway 169 into the path of Shafar.

Damage estimates are $3,500 to Shafar’s vehicle and $2,500 to Green’s vehicle.