Alton, Iowa — Sioux County authorities have released more information on a fatal two-vehicle crash late Thursday afternoon near Alton.
According to authorities, 18-year-old Josiah Gonzalez, of Granville, was westbound on Highway 10, three miles east of Alton, driving a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu when he lost control of the car and entered the eastbound lane, striking an eastbound 2019 Ford F-250, driven by 45-year-old Barry Galles, of Remsen.
Deputies say both drivers were transported by ambulance services from Alton and Orange City to Orange City Area Health System, where Gonzalez was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries and Galles was treated for minor injuries and released.
Authorities estimate damage to Gonzalez’ Malibu at approximately $5,000. Galles’ pickup sustained an estimated $20,000 in damage.
The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Orange City Police Department, Alton Fire Department, Alton Ambulance, Orange City Ambulance and the Iowa State Patrol.
Deputies say the accident remains under investigation.
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Original Post 9:52 am, January 15, 2021
Alton, Iowa — One person is dead as a result of a two-vehicle crash near Alton late Thursday afternoon.
Details are sketchy at this point, but Sioux County deputies were summoned to a two-vehicle accident at 4:51 Thursday afternoon, three miles east of Alton on Highway 10.
Sioux County authorities report one person died of injuries sustained in the crash. The name of the victim is being withheld by authorities, pending notification of next-of-kin.
Deputies say the accident remains under investigation.
We’ll bring you more information when it becomes available.
