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Driver hurt when semi slams into dump truck

MASON CITY – A semi-truck driver was hurt when his vehicle slammed into a dump truck this morning near Mason City.

On April 12, 2017 at approximately 10:37 AM, Cerro Gordo county deputies were dispatched to 13601 240th Street to respond to a two-vehicle accident involving injuries. Cole Despenas, age 32 of Mason City was driving a 2013 red Freightliner dump truck owned by Cerro Gordo county. It was facing westbound stopped on 240th Street and signaling to turn left into a driveway. The second vehicle was being driven by Richard Stafford, age 64 of Mason City. His white 2006 Freightliner semi with trailer owned by Five Star Coop, was traveling westbound on 240th Street at the same time. As the dump truck was turning left into the driveway, the second vehicle could not stop and collided with it, causing disabling damge to both vehicles. Richard Stafford was transported to Mercy ER with unknown injuries. Stafford was cited for failing to stop in assured clear distance. The investigation contiues.

The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Mason City Fire department, Iowa DOT, and the Iowa DNR.

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