Oelwein woman cited in connection with a two-vehicle accident

At around 5:00pm on January 22, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 10th St SE and Rock Island Rd.  A red 2014 Honda Odyssey, driven by Peyton Collins of Oelwein, was struck by a black 2021 Hyundai Tucson, driven by Deidra Silvanage of Oelwein.  The investigation revealed that Collins was driving southbound on Rock Island Rd when they attempted to turn onto 10th St SE heading eastbound, at which point they crossed in front of Silvanage's vehicle, travelling northbound on Rock Island Rd, resulting in a collision.  Initial estimates of damages were $5,000 to the vehicle driven by Collins and $8,000 to the vehicle driven by Silvanage.  Collins was assigned fault for the accident and was issued a citation for Failure to Yield Upon Left Turn.  Oelwein Police were assisted by the Oelwein Fire Department, Mercy Oelwein Ambulance, and Midwest Towing.