Crime & Safety
Clear Lake, IA Crash Oct. 22: Semi Rolls Over on I-35 Ramp
Clear Lake, IA – An early morning semi truck rollover near Interstate 35 and Highway 18 in northern Iowa left a 61 year old driver injured Thursday, October 22, prompting a response from sheriff's dep
By Mason Reid · 2026-10-22T15:04:59.755Z
Clear Lake, IA – An early morning semi truck rollover near Interstate 35 and Highway 18 in northern Iowa left a 61 year old driver injured Thursday, October 22, prompting a response from sheriff's deputies, firefighters and emergency medical personnel.
According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff 's Office, emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 3:30 a.m. Thursday to a semi truck rollover near the Highway 18 off ramp and Interstate 35 southbound on ramp in Clear Lake.
Semi Truck Overturns Near I 35
Investigators identified the driver as Kendall Ray Naber, 61, of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Authorities said Naber was traveling westbound on Highway 18 and had entered the Highway 18 off ramp when he lost control of his semi truck.
The truck traveled into a ditch and rolled over before coming to rest on its passenger side.
The sheriff's office did not identify what caused Naber to lose control or whether weather or road conditions contributed to the crash.
Driver Rescued and Transported to Hospital
The Clear Lake Fire Department responded to the scene and used equipment to extricate Naber from the cab of the overturned semi truck.
After being freed, Naber was transported by Clear Lake Fire Department personnel to Mercy Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision.
Authorities did not disclose the extent of his injuries or provide an update on his medical condition.
Investigation Remains With Sheriff's Office
The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the rollover, with assistance from the Clear Lake Fire Department, emergency medical services and Clear Lake Police Department .
The incident occurred near a major interchange connecting Interstate 35 and Highway 18, a key travel corridor serving Clear Lake, Mason City and surrounding northern Iowa communities.
Officials did not announce whether the crash resulted in extended ramp closures or ongoing traffic restrictions.
Motorists traveling through the interchange should remain alert for changing road conditions and any additional traffic advisories.