RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – Two people were hurt in an auto accident Friday morning in rural Cerro Gordo county.
The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office says that on September 14, 2018 at approximately 10:28 AM, Cerro Gordo county deputies responded to a 2 vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of 210th St. and Lark Ave. The first vehicle was a white 2016 Kenworth semi with grain trailer driven by Jerry White, age 50 of Mason City, IA, was heading westbound on 210th St. The second vehicle was a blue 2011 Honda CRV driven by Ann Weers, age 48 of Thornton, IA, was heading northbound on Lark Ave. Witnesses at the scene advised that Weers did not come to a complete stop at the stop sign and pulled in front of White’s vehicle on 210th St. White was unable to stop in time and collided with the passenger side of Weers vehicle and pushed it approximately 50 feet west where it came to rest on the roadway. Weers was hurt in the accident and was air lifted by Mercy Air Med. White was not injured in the accident and the extent of Weers’ injuries are unknown. Seat belts were worn during the time of the accident. The investigation continues.
The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol, Mason City Fire, Mercy Air Med, Rockwell Fire, and Swaledale Fire.
Cell phones are a scourge on humanity!
I see it every single day. Over 50% of the people driving by are texting and another 25% are talking on their cell phones. They don’t even look at the intersections. They just drive through. It is just a matter of time and luck before there is a accident.
Can confirm that it’s looney tunes driving out there on these rural highways. People are going too fast, swerving over the center line, and not paying attention to the task a hand. What they are doing is looking down at those damn cell phones. You can actually see them in oncoming traffic lanes as they pass. Morning commutes are the worst. Your drive and you focus on driving. Maybe listen to the radio which utilizes your hearing. Two close calls in the last month alone. Playing with your smart phone is the exact same as drunk driving. Hope the woman is alright. Be safe