Sheldon, Iowa — An Archer man was injured early Monday evening when his motorcycle struck a pickup on Highway 18 east in Sheldon.
According to the Sheldon Police Department, shortly after 6:00 pm Monday, a 2013 Ford F-150 pickup, driven by 64-year-old Peter Van Velzen, of Sheldon, was northbound on Crossroads Drive, between Bomgaars and Ziegler Caterpillar. Van Velzen reportedly told officers that he pulled from the stop sign, attempting a left turn onto Highway 18, but failed to see an eastbound 2005 Suzuki motorcycle, driven by 71-year-old Dick Burns, of Archer. Officers say Burns’ motorcycle collided with the Van Velzen pickup in the intersection.
Authorities report that Burns was taken to the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center by the Sheldon Community Ambulance Team with what authorities describe as “incapacitating injuries.” Van Velzen was uninjured in the crash.
Damage to the Van Velzen pickup was estimated at $4,500, with Burns’ motorcycle being termed a total loss.
According to the crash report, Van Velzen was cited for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way From a Stop Sign.
