Sioux County Sheriff

Motor vehicle accident north of Orange City – January 6

On Friday, January 6, at 5:13 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 400th Street, four miles north of Orange City, IA.

Alivia Johnston, age 16, of Sioux Center, IA, was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Westbound on 400th Street when she attempted to pass another vehicle traveling westbound, lost control of her vehicle, entered the north ditch and rolled.

No injuries were reported.

Damage to the Chevrolet was estimated at $5,000.

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

The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Orange City Police Department.