On Thursday June 22, at 8:59 a.m. the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection on Highway 18 and Hayes Avenue, in Hull, IA.
Arlis Pettersen, age 60, of Doon, IA was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado westbound on Highway 18. Hugo Ramirez-Martin, age 21, of Sioux Center, IA, was driving a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder westbound on Highway 18 behind Pettersen. Pettersen slowed and was attempting to turn left onto Hayes Avenue and Ramirez-Martin struck Pettersen in the intersection.
Ramirez-Martin reported minor injuries and declined further medical attention..
Each vehicle sustained an estimated $10,000 in damage.
Ramirez-Martin was cited for following to close.