2 vehicles crash, 1st St & 1st Avenue near tracks

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Police  investigated the cause of a two vehicle crash, at the intersection of First street West and First Avenue on the south side of the railroad tracks,  at 9:30 am Monday.

A pickup  operated by 65 year old Kenneth Fox of Jamestown was going north on First Avenue south at the intersection of First Street West, stopped to make a left turn west onto First Street West,  and was rear-ended by an SUV driven by 20 rear old Nathan Ahner.

Following the crash the SUV continued northbound, across the railroad, tracks, where it struck a light pole, along with the quiet zone pedestrian crossing maze, damaging it as well.

The pickup was pushed to the west onto the 100 block of First Street.

The occupants refused medical treatment by Jamestown Ambulance Service first responders.

First Street West between First Avenue South and Second Avenue South, was blocked and police detoured traffic at the scene.

Ahner, was cited for driving under suspension, care required and distracted driving, after saying his eyes left the street when he looked for an item that had fallen to the floor.

During repairs to the maze, trains at the crossing on First Avenue were allowed to sound their horns until the work was completed.

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