On November 1, 2020 at approximately 1:57 PM, Fayette county deputies were called to a semi rollover just north of 10879 D Ave. Upon arrival, a white 2018 Freightliner pulling a 2013 Neville trailer was on it’s side. The content of the trailer was identified as fertilizer, which had spilled into a stream. Upon investigation it was discovered, Clete Christianson, 61, of Elgin was the driver of the Freightliner owned by Nutrien Ag Services out of West Union. It was found Christianson was traveling south bound on D Avenue when he over corrected the steering wheel causing the trailer to tip over. The tractor and trailer skidded across the center line ending in the east ditch. Due to chemicals spilling into the stream, the Iowa DNR was called in to investigate and assist in the cleanup.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s office was assisted by Arlington Fire and EMS, along with Emergency Management Services and Iowa DNR.
