Special to the Times Vedette
Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on June 3 east of Fig Avenue on Highway 141 at 9:56 a.m. Thomas Eugene Darveau, 63, of Manning, was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS and attempted to pass a 2023 Nissan Rogue driven by Abigail Mary Platt and hydroplaned, spinning around. Both vehicles bounced off each other and landed in opposite ditches. According to the report, there was heavy rain at the time of the collision, and neither driver showed signs of impairment or intoxication. Estimated damage is $2,500 to the Camaro and $2,500 to the Rogue. A no passing zone sign was also damaged with an estimated replacement cost of $1,000.