Sioux County Sheriff

Motor vehicle accident northeast of Alton – May 15

On Monday, May 15, at 1:40 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 60, two miles northeast of Alton, IA.

Gabriel Hernandez, age 34, of San Antonio, TX, was driving a 2020 International Penske straight truck northbound on Highway 60 when he lost control, entered the east ditch and rolled.

No injuries were reported.

The International sustained approximately $15,000 in damage.

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

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