George, Iowa — An Ocheyedan man was taken to the hospital after an accident on Friday morning near George.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reports that about 7 a.m., Francisco Garcia of Ocheyedan was westbound in a 2005 Chevy Silverado on A34 when he lost control on the ice and the pickup entered the south ditch. It came to rest on its side after striking a power pole owned by Alliant Energy.
Garcia was transported to Avera Rock Rapids Hospital.
The truck sustained major damage and is totaled. There was minimal damage to the power pole. Garcia was cited on a charge of Fail to Maintain Control.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reports that the George Fire Department and George Emergency Medical Service, the Lyon County Ambulance Squad, Stockton Towing, Warntjes Paint and Body, Alliant Energy and the Iowa State Patrol assisted at the scene.
