(Le Mars) — A two-vehicle accident happened this morning on Highway 75 at mile marker 126 near the Plymouth County and Sioux County border. Rescue crews responded to the scene at about 8:33 a.m. According to Plymouth County
Sheriff’s authorities a Chevy Impala was following a grain truck, both vehicles were heading northbound on Highway 75 when apparently the car had rear-ended the truck, causing the car to spin into the east ditch. As a result of the collision, airbags had deployed and the car erupted in flames.
Traffic on Highway 75 was limited to alternating one-lane of travel while authorities investigated the accident scene. Fortunately, neither driver was injured during the accident. The Chevy Impala was owned and operated by 46-year old Tonya Robichaud of Le Mars, and the grain truck was owned by
Circle J Trucking and operated by 45-year old Greg Jansma of Sioux Center.
Robichaud was cited for failure to stop in a clear assured distance. Responding to the scene were the Le Mars Fire and Rescue
Department, Le Mars Ambulance, Le Mars Police Department, Sioux County Sheriff’s Office and the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office. The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident scene.
