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A Bobcat Clearing Snow Backs Into a Car: Waukee Police Blotter

Also, accidents were reported because of slick roads. Check out today's Waukee Police reports.

Editor's note: All information below is provided by police in incident reports through Feb. 26, the most recent available. Dates below are when the incident occurred, not when an arrest or charges were filed. Charges do not always result in convictions.

Feb. 26

A vehicle driven by Luke Peters of 4002 157th St., Urbandale, was northbound in the Waukee High School stadium parking drive off Park Street. A vehicle driven by Tyler Pfaltzgraff of 950 S.E. Indigo Lane, Waukee, turned left from Park Street and, because of slick roads, slid into Peters' vehicle. Damage estimated at $600.

A vehicle driven by Kathryn Minor of 505 Waukee Ave., Waukee, was southbound on Ute Avenue. As it passed the intersection of Ute and Ashworth Road, it slid off the road and into the ditch because of slick roads. Damage was estimated at $6,000. 

Feb. 27

A vehicle driven by Jessica Estrada of 2805 Arnold Road, Des Moines, was southbound on Brentwood Drive and stopped at a stop sign at the intersection with Southeast University Avenue. A Bobcat plowing snow for a residence reportedly backed out of a driveway, striking Estrada's vehicle. Damage was estimated at $3,000. Estrada was cited for failure to have a valid license.

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