AURORA, IOWA – This Northern Iowa woman found herself in a totaled car in a ditch, and cops say she was texting on her phone prior to the crash.
On May 11, 2025, at approximately 10:50 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a personal injury accident near the intersection of E Avenue and Hwy 3 Aurora IA. Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies and Iowa State Patrol responded, and it was found through the investigation process, that Olivia Balk, 19 of Wadena IA, was traveling eastbound on Highway 3 when she lost control of her vehicle. Balk sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Mercy One, Oelwein IA. Balk was cited for Texting While Driving, and the damage to the 2007 Chevy Impala was considered a total loss. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Arlington Ambulance and first responders.
Days later, Balk was guilty of the citation and ordered to pay $106.75 to Iowa courts.
(TOP PHOTO of car crash via sheriff’s office.)