March 28, 2024

Accident

No citations were issued after an accident 6:55 p.m. July 11 in the 1200 block of 195th Avenue.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Beverley Jean Wessel, 78, of Des Moines, driving a 2002 Subaru west on 195th Avenue, had her vehicle start to fishtail on gravel. Wessel over corrected the vehicle and it entered the north ditch, rolled over and came to a stop on its top.

There were no reported injuries but EMS was called to check Wessel out.

Damage estimate is $4,000.

——————

No citations were issued after an accident 2:40 p.m. July 8 in the 1600 block of 240th Avenue.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Brian Keith McKnight, 17, of Osceola, driving a 1992 Dodge pickup north on 240th Avenue, lost traction before the crest of the hill. This caused him to fishtail on the gravel and over correct. The vehicle crossed the gravel and entered the west ditch, rolled several times and came to a stop by a culvert.

McKnight, who was wearing a seat belt, was check out by medical officials and released.

Damage estimate is $3,000.