Driver Injured in Cerro Gordo County Truck Accident
The driver has been identified as Ellen Montgomery, 77, who was taken to Mercy One after her truck rolled into a ditch on 230th Street.
Candice BondEllen Montgomery, 77, was injured in a truck crash near 230th Street and Thrush Avenue in Cerro Gordo County on Monday, according to the sheriff's office.
How the 230th Street Truck Crash Unfolded
The crash happened just before 6 p.m. near Mason City. The sheriff's office said Montgomery's truck went into a ditch and rolled onto its passenger side. The sheriff's office said she was trapped inside the vehicle. Deputies pulled her out, and Mason City Fire medics took her to Mercy One. Her condition has not been released.
What the Sheriff's Office Is Still Reviewing
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Mason City Fire Department, the Nora Springs Fire Department and Action Towing. No charges have been announced.
Once a crash report is finished, the people involved and their families can usually request a copy from the agency that wrote it.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Iowa usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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