Hull, Iowa — An Inwood teen was taken to a hospital after a crash near Hull on Saturday, June 25th.
According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, at about 8:20 a.m., 56-year-old Sergio De Hoyos of Rock Valley was driving a 2020 Kenworth semi-truck pulling a 2010 Walker tank trailer eastbound on Highway 18, two miles west of Hull. They tell us 14-year-old Gavin Feenstra of Rock Valley was driving a 2014 Ford Flex, also eastbound on 18 behind De Hoyos.
Deputies say De Hoyos slowed for the stop sign at Highway 75 and Feenstra struck the tank trailer.
According to the report, the Hull Ambulance took a passenger in the Feenstra Ford, 14-year-old Gavin Brands of Inwood to Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley. Gavin Feenstra and another passenger 14-year-old Gradyn Feenstra of Rock Valley, reported minor injuries, were treated by emergency medical technicians at the scene, and declined further medical treatment.
Damage to the Ford was estimated at $10,000. The tank trailer sustained approximately $2,500 in damage.
Feenstra was cited for Following Too Closely.
The Hull Ambulance Squad, Hull Fire Department, and the Rock Valley Police Department assisted with the response to the accident.
