Red Oak, IA (May 4, 2026) – Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Montgomery County, according to a report released Sunday, May 3. The crash happened around 6:46 p.m. at Highway 34 and P Avenue near Red Oak.
Authorities identified the injured people as Blake McCann of Glenwood and Michael Knox of Lenox. A passenger in Knox’s vehicle was also hurt, but that person’s name was not released.
According to the report, McCann was driving a 2013 Ford F250 pickup north on P Avenue. He didn’t stop at a stop sign and hit an eastbound 2012 Chevrolet K2500 driven by Knox.
McCann was airlifted to the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Knox was taken to Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, while his passenger was flown to Bergan Mercy Hospital.
The crash remains under investigation. Additional details may become available as authorities continue their review.
We extend our thoughts to those injured and wish them a full recovery.
How Stop-Sign Crashes Can Lead to Serious Injuries
Crashes at stop-controlled intersections can be severe because vehicles may enter the crossing path at different speeds. A driver who fails to stop can leave another driver with little time to react. The side or front impact can cause major damage, especially when larger trucks are involved.
In rural areas, intersections may have wide approaches and faster-moving traffic. Even with signs in place, distance, visibility, and driver attention affect how quickly a hazard is noticed.
Medical care after this type of crash often depends on the force of impact and the position of each person in the vehicles. Air medical flights may be used when a patient needs faster access to a larger hospital or trauma care.
