March 19, 2024

Accidents

An accident was reported 7:52 p.m. Sept. 9 in the 1300 block of 255th Avenue.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Machelle Anne Critz, 52, of New Virginia, driving a 2003 Buick south on 255th Avenue, approached the crest of a hill. There was another vehicle at the crest of the hill and Critz veered to the right to get out of the middle of the road.

Critz’s vehicle started a sideways skid, entered the ditch and rolled onto its passenger side. Critz was ejected through the driver’s side window and landed several feet from the vehicle.

A young child was strapped into a child’s seat in the back of the vehicle’s seats and was unharmed. Critz was transported by air ambulance to Des Moines because of injuries. The child was transported to a hospital by private vehicle to be checked out.

Damage estimate is $8,000.

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No citations were issued after an accident 9:02 p.m. Sept. 26 in the 2700 block of 130th Avenue.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Jenny Lynn Robb, 34, of Grand River, driving a 2005 Chevrolet van south on 130th Avenue, struck a cow owned by William Jones.

Damage estimate is $3,000 to Robb’s vehicle.

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No citations were issued after an accident 7:28 p.m. Sept. 28 in the 1700 block of Liberty Highway.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Riley Richard Shea, 22, of New Virginia, driving a 2006 Ford north on Liberty Highway, struck a deer.

Damage estimate is $2,000.

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No citations were issued after an accident 9:33 p.m. Sept. 27 in the 1900 block of 330th Avenue.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Dale Allen Ford, 55, of Woodburn, driving a 2004 Toyota south on 330th Avenue, struck a cow owned by Tony Stearns. There were no reported injuries.

Damage estimate is $3,000.

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No citations were issued after an accident 7:20 p.m. Sept. 30 on Interstate 35 near mile marker 31.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Shelly Renee Shields, 47, of Mount Ayr, driving a 2011 Dodge van north on Interstate 35, struck a deer. There were no reported injuries.

Damage estimate is $4,000.