One backs into another at a Humboldt stop sign

By: Donovan W. Mann – donovanm@977thebolt.com

Humboldt, IA – No injuries reported after a vehicle backs into another at a stop sign in Humboldt.

Officer Susan Rutz of the Humboldt Police Department reports on the two car incident. Her report states that on Monday, Aug. 3, Michael Callahan, 49, of Algona and James Andersen, 81, of Humboldt were at the intersection of 3rd Avenue North and Highway 169. While waiting at the stop sign on 3rd Avenue a semi-truck approached and was looking to turn left from 169. Callahan began to back up to make room for the semi and ended up backing his silver Buick Century into Andersen’s silver Toyota Sienna.

The incident resulted in minor damages to both vehicles that were driven away from the scene. No injuries were reported by Officer Rutz at the time of the incident.