Motor vehicle accident west of Hull – December 12

On Monday, December 12, at 7:21 a.m. the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 18, one mile west of Hull, IA.

Joshua Wolthuizen, age 37, of Orange City, IA was driving a 2000 International semi-truck pulling a tank trailer eastbound on Highway 18. Calvin Riffey, age 23, of Husdon, SD, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe eastbound on Highway 18. Riffey attempted to pass Wolthuizen, lost control and struck the International.

No injuries were reported.

The International sustained approximately $500 in damage; the Chevrolet sustained an estimated $3500 in damage.

Riffey was cited for failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle.