Motor vehicle accident west of Hull – October 27

On Thursday, October 27, at 3:25 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Highway 75 and Highway 18, two miles west of in Hull, IA.

Josselyn Martinez, age 22, of Sheldon, IA, was driving a 2003 Honda Odyssey Northbound on Highway 75. Joseph Cave, age 29, of Sioux Center, IA, was driving a 2003 Peterbilt semi-tractor pulling a trailer westbound on Highway 18. Martinez attempted turn eastbound onto Highway 18 when she struck the semi trailer.

No injuries were reported.

Damage to the Honda was estimated at $5,000; damage to the trailer was estimated at $20,000.

Martinez was cited for operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license and making improper turn.