SPENCER – A North Iowa man was jailed on serious charges after he grabbed the steering wheel as a passenger in a car with children inside, causing the vehicle to spin out of control.
The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office said today that on July 4 at about 10:49 PM, deputies responded to possible accident in the 2500 Block of Highway 71 south of Milford, Iowa.
Amanda Elder, age 33 of Ruthven, Iowa was driving southbound on Highway 71 when Timothy Elder, age 33 of Spencer, Iowa reached over and grabbed the steering wheel and jerked. This caused the vehicle to spin out of control and end up facing north. Also in the vehicle were three juveniles.
No injuries were reported.
Timothy Elder was arrested and charged with OWI 2nd Offense, Driving While Suspended, and three counts of Child Endangerment.
Elder posted a $2,000 bond and awaits a court date.