Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Jones reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on June 12 at 4:55 p.m. on Highway 44 east of Dogwood Avenue. Jonathan Robert Hogan Brandon, 24, of Indianola, was driving a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis eastbound when he had attempted to pass a truck and trailer. When passing, he accidentally hit the north shoulder and lost control, entering the north ditch and striking a tree. Hogan Brandon was taken to Methodist West Hospital by ambulance. He was charged with failure to maintain control. Estimated damage to the Mercury was estimated at $10,000.
