Three collisions were investigated by Snowflake-Taylor police officers during the period of Nov. 22 – Dec. 5, according to dispatcher reports. At 7:38 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, a two vehicle, non-injury collision occurred at Main Street and 9th Street South in Snowflake. The vehicles involved were a black 2010 Kia Optima driven by Riane Cardita, 20, of Snowflake and a gold Honda Accord driven by Ivy Calderon, 23, of Snowflake. According to the report, Cardita was cited for failure to yield on left turn at intersection. At 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, a vehicle vs pedestrian collision occurred at South Main Street and 2nd South Street in Snowflake. According to the report, a 15-year-old Snowflake girl was crossing the street in a crosswalk and was struck by Johansen who was driving south on Main Street in the inside lane. No citations were issued. At 6:24 p.m. on Monday, a two vehicle non-injury collision occurred on South Main Street and Bellybutton Lane. Rhame Robinson, 69, of Snowflake, reportedly was turning right from Main Street onto Bellybutton Lane in Snowflake when his vehicle was rear ended by the vehicle driven by Grace Begay, 83, of Ganado. It was noted in the report that Begay did commit a violation of 28-730-following too close but was not cited.
Snowflake/Taylor Collisions Nov. 22-Dec. 5, 2023
Printed in the December 13, 2023 edition