Mindi I. Brown, 41, of Richwood, was cited for failure to maintain assured clear distance ahead as a result of a non-injury crash about 3:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office report she was operating an eastbound car on State Route 347 and struck the rear of an eastbound car operated by James E. Curl, 54, of Lakeview, that had stopped to make a left turn onto U.S. Route 33.
Damage was heavy to both vehicles, which were towed from the scene. The drivers were wearing their seat belts.
Theft of checks investigated
Deputies responded Tuesday afternoon to the Quincy area residence of Jud and Debra White regarding a theft of checks complaint.
Mrs. White said she had received a report from her bank that a named male suspect had attempted to cash a check that had had written out to himself for $400. Then Mrs. White discovered several checks missing from her checkbook.
Her husband said the suspect had used his debit card without permission and they had several unauthorized purchases on their account.
A report will be forwarded to the Logan County Prosecutor’s Office for a review of charges.