Sheldon Motel building struck in motor vehicle accident – May 16

On Tuesday, May 16, at 4:01 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the Sheldon Motel in Sheldon, IA.

Luz Guzman-Lira, age 26, of Austin, MN, was driving a 2014 Honda CR-V northbound in the motel parking lot when she pressed the accelerator instead of brake, lost control of the vehicle and struck the building.

No injuries were reported.

The Honda sustained approximately $3,000 in damage; damage to the building was estimated at $6,000.