Lyon County, Iowa — Lyon County authorities are investigating a 2-vehicle crash that happened Friday morning at the intersection of 270th Street and Elmwood Avenue, which is east-southeast of Inwood.
According to authorities, a 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, driven by 48-year-old Janette Dissing-Boer, of Alvord, was northbound on Elmwood Avenue, while a 2012 Peterbilt pulling a 2016 Jet Co side dump trailer, driven by 58-year-old Daniel Vander Broek, of Canton, was southbound on Elmwood.
Deputies say Dissing-Boer crossed the centerline and struck the Vander Broek semi. Both vehicle’s overturned and became disabled off of the roadway, according to authorities. Both drivers were transported to the Hegg Memorial Hospital in Rock Valley, according to deputies.
Authorities estimate damage to Dissing-Boer’s SUV at approximately $10,000, while damage to Vander Broek’s semi was estimated at $125,000.
Officials say the investigation into the crash is on-going.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s office was assisted by the Rock Valley Police Department, Rock Valley Fire Department, Rock Valley Ambulance, Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, Sioux County Engineer’s Office, Doon Fire Department, Doon EMS, Trackside Towing and Service, and Inwood Body Shop.
