The highway patrol reports a Unionville man was hurt when the southbound car he was driving hit the rear of sports utility vehicle.
The SUV was stopped for traffic on Highway 5 in northern Putnam County.
62-year old John Staggs of Unionville was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa with moderate injuries while the operator of the SUV, 70-year old Linda Boland of Unionville, was not reported hurt.
The patrol reports Staggs was accused of driving while intoxicated, first offense, careless and imprudent driving, and failure to register a motor vehicle.
Staggs was wearing a seatbelt however, Boland was not using a safety device.
Both vehicles were demolished in the accident.
