A Sioux Center woman was taken to Sioux Center Health after a collision between an SUV and a truck Friday morning, October 9.
The Sioux Center Police Department says the crash happened at 8:52 a.m. at the intersection of 3rd Avenue Southeast, 20th Street Southeast, and Ridge Road.
According to the report, 72-year-old Ruth Kocisko of Sioux Center was driving a 2021 Subaru Forester and had stopped facing south on 3rd Avenue Southeast. A 2021 Peterbilt truck, driven by 59-year-old Douglas Woelber of George, was traveling westbound on 20th Street Southeast.
Police say Kocisko pulled in front of the truck. Woelber tried to swerve but couldn’t avoid the collision.
Kocisko had to be extricated from her vehicle and was transported by Sioux Center Ambulance to Sioux Center Health. The report lists her injuries as suspected serious or incapacitating.
Woelber was not injured. Both drivers were wearing seat belts, and neither vehicle had any passengers.
Kocisko was cited for failing to obey a stop sign and yield the right of way.
Both vehicles were listed as totaled. Damage was estimated at $15,000 to the Subaru and $25,000 to the Peterbilt.
