Ocheyedan, Iowa — A Melvin woman was taken to the hospital in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash southeast of Ocheyedan Friday morning.
Osceola County authorities say the crash happened when a northbound 2013 Chevy Traverse, driven by 37-year old Mindi Kay Vanhouten of Melvin, stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of 170th Street and Tyler Avenue, then pulled into the path of a 2017 Chevy Silverado pickup, driven by 38-year old Dale Jerome Jungers, of Sheldon. Vanhouten reportedly told deputies she failed to see Jungers’ pickup before attempting a left turn onto 170th Street.
According to authorities, Ocheyedan Fire and Rescue used mechanical means to free Vanhouten from the wreckage of her vehicle. She was then transported to the Osceola Community Hospital by the Ocheyedan Ambulance. Jungers escaped injury.
Damage to Vanhouten’s SUV was estimated at about $15-thousand, while Jungers’ pickup sustained about $25-thousand in damage.
Deputies say Vanhouten was cited for Failure to Yield upon Entering Highway.
