April 20, 2024

Woman injured in moped crash

A woman was transported to a hospital with injuries following a collision in which her moped apparently struck a car in front of her on First Avenue East in Newton.

The crash occurred shortly at about 2 p.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of First Avenue East, where traffic was diverted by authorities for a short time.

The Newton Police Department is investigating the crash; no further information was immediately available.

The woman was transported by ambulance to Skiff Medical Center.