On Saturday, October 30, at 3:38 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Elmwood Avenue, four miles south of Rock Valley, IA.
Emalee Nelson, age 20, of Rock Valley, was driving a 2007 Ford Edge northbound on Elmwood Ave when she lost control of the vehicle and entered the west ditch.
Nelson was transferred by the Rock Valley Ambulance to Hegg Health Center for treatment of her injuries.
The Ford sustained approximately $10,000 damage.
Nelson was cited for failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle accident.
The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Rock Valley Police Department, Rock Valley Fire Department and Rock Valley Ambulance.