On April 19th 2020 at 0215, a single vehicle rollover accident was reported at Hwy 75 and Kestrel Ave. Upon arrival, deputies located a 2002 Buick Lesabre in the ditch on its top. Deputies also located the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle approximately 150 feet away from the vehicle in a corn stubble field. Emergency crews immediately requested Wings One Helicopter to respond to the scene. The driver was flown to a Sioux City hospital with life threatening injuries.

The driver has been identified as Allison Johnson, age 23 of Ashton, Iowa. The vehicle has been listed as a total loss.

This accident remains under investigation. It is believed that alcohol and possibly speed played a factor in this accident. Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.

Assisting at the scene were Merrill Ambulance, Merrill Fire/Rescue, Le Mars Ambulance, Le Mars Fire/Rescue, Le Mars Police and assisting at the hospital were the Sioux City Police Department.