Ashton, Iowa — A cow was killed in an accident west of Ashton in the morning hours of Thursday, November 3rd.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about 7:38 am on Thursday, 18-year-old Gavin Engelkes of Rushmore, Minnesota was driving a 2004 Ford Taurus southbound on Marsh Avenue, west of Ashton. According to the report, a cow entered the roadway from the west shoulder. Engelkes struck in the cow causing his vehicle to become disabled.
The Ford received $4,000 damage.
Engelkes was not injured. The cow died from its injuries in the accident and was valued at approximately $500.
