One Hurt in Crash near Vinton

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By Daren Sukhram

BENTON COUNTY - A Cedar Rapids woman was taken to the hospital when her car was struck by a drunk driver four miles south of Vinton.

The Benton County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened just before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday on highway 218 at the intersection of 64th street.

The 44 year old Cedar Rapids woman was taken to Mercy Hospital, where her condition is not known. Her name is being withheld.

Richard Vanfossen, 40, of Vinton, is charged with OWI.

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