Sioux County Sheriff

Commercial motor vehicle accident south of Rock Valley – January 2

On Tuesday, January 2, at 11:18 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Fig Avenue, three miles south of Rock Valley, IA.

Derrick Nelsen, age 30, of George, IA, was driving a 2007 Sterling grain truck southbound on Fig Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle, entered the west ditch and rolled.

Nelson was transported by private vehicle to Hegg Health Center for treatment of minor injuries.

Damage to the Sterling was estimated at $30,000.