Sheriff’s Report

     A car versus deer accident took place on March 10 at 6:13 a.m. on 20^th Avenue. Eric Lee Elkanich, 55, of Anamosa was driving a 2024 Ford Transit Connect when he encountered a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported. Damage to Elkanich’s vehicle was estimated at $8,000.

   A car versus deer accident took place on March 9 at 8:15 p.m. on Highway 64 East. Kenneth Robert Somerville, 58, of Onslow was driving a 2024 Ford Explorer when he encountered a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported. Damage to Somerville’s vehicle was estimated at $3,000.

   A single-vehicle accident took place on March 8 at 12:53 a.m. on County Road E-34. Austin James Lenger, 29, of Anamosa was driving a 2011 Toyota Corolla southbound when it felt the roadway while traversing a curve. Lenger’s vehicle entered the east ditch and struck a utility pole, snapping it off at the base. The vehicle continued southbound before coming to rest on its wheels on 215^th Avenue. Lenger fled the scene, but was later transported by EMS to Jones Regional Medical Center for possible injuries. Damage to his vehicle was estimated at $2,500. Damage to utility pole, owned by Alliant Energy, was estimated at $7,000.

   A two-vehicle accident took place on March 7 at 9:30 p.m. on Highway 151 South. Bruce Jon Wuertzer, 61, of Dubuque was driving a 2020 Peterbilt semi southbound within the speed limit. Jeffrey Alan Ingles, 33, of Viola was driving a 2010 Acura, also traveling southbound at a higher rate of speed. Ingles failed to recognize the speed difference and struck Wuertzer. Both drivers sustained possible injuries. Ingles was transported to a hospital to be checked out. Damage to Wuertzer’s vehicle was estimated at $500, with $10,000 in damages to Ingles’ vehicle. His vehicle was deemed totaled. Ingles was cited for the accident.

   A single-vehicle accident took place on March 7 at 5:43 a.m. on Highway 151. Emily Ashley Owens-Hall, 26, of Rockmart, Ga., was driving a 2005 GMC Envoy XL during a snowstorm. She came to the crest of a hill, lost control, and slid into the median. Owens-Hall also struck a road sign. No injuries were reported. Damage to her vehicle was estimated at $1,500.