Sheldon, Iowa — Two people were sent to area hospitals in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash south of Sheldon early Thursday evening.
According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred shortly after 5:30 Thursday evening at 350th Street and Highway 60, approximately two miles south of Sheldon. Deputies say a 2007 GMC Envoy, driven by 55-year-old Paula Haarsma of Sioux Center, was northbound on Highway 60 when Haarsma lost control of the vehicle, which crossed the median and struck a southbound 2014 Nissan Armada, driven by 42-year-old Leah Herda of Alton. After the collision, both vehicles came to rest in the west ditch.
According to authorities, Haarsma was transported by SCAT to the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center, while Herda was taken to Orange City Area Health, by SCAT, for treatment of injuries.
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Iowa State Patrol, Sheldon Police Department, Sheldon Fire Department and Sheldon Community Ambulance Team.
Deputies say the crash remains under investigation.
