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A Toyota Camry was the victim of a accident about 6 p.m. Monday, Dec 11, 2012. Duncan Police Department's Officer Chisholm Hale said that a Jeep going eastbound on Main Street failed to stop at a red light colliding with the Toyota traveling southbound on Tenth Street. While no one was taken to the hospital, Hale said both parties would most likely feel sore today. He also said that he thought the back axle of the Toyota was broken. The owner of the jeep was able to drive away from the scene. Megan Bristow/The Duncan Banner.

December 11, 2012

Red lights have crashing effect

Staff Writer The Duncan Banner The Duncan Banner Tue Dec 11, 2012, 05:42 PM CST

DUNCAN — There were more than just Christmas lights lighting up Main Street at 10th and Main, around 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, when two vehicles collided at the intersection, bringing numerous police officers and other first responders to the scene.

Duncan Police Officer Chisholm Hale said a Jeep going eastbound on Main Street failed to stop at a red light, colliding with the Toyota Camry traveling southbound on 10th St.While no one was taken to the hospital,

Hale said both parties would likely feel sore today. He also noted he thought the back axle of the Toyota was broken. The owner of the jeep was able to drive that vehicle away from the scene.

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