Sioux Center, Iowa — Three people were transported to Sioux County hospitals following a two vehicle crash near Sioux Center early Friday evening.
According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, the mishap occurred shortly before 6:00pm Friday, when a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, driven by 26-year-old Cara Van Den Top of Hull, was westbound on 400th Street, one mile east of Sioux Center. Deputies say Van Den Top slowed to avoid deer on the roadway when her SUV was struck from behind by a westbound 2018 Ford Edge, driven by 35-year-old Hope Johnson of Orange City. After the collision, authorities say Johnson’s Ford rolled into the north ditch.
The Sioux Center Ambulance transported Johnson to Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley for treatment of minor injuries. Two of her passengers were taken by the Sioux Center Ambulance to Sioux Center Health for treatment of minor injuries.
Authorities say the Mitsubishi sustained approximately $9,000 in damage. The Ford sustained approximately $20,000 in damage.
The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Sioux Center Police Department, Sioux Center Ambulance and Sioux Center Fire Department.
