Crime & Safety
Cerro Gordo County, IA Crash: 77-Year-Old Injured in Rollover
Mason City, IA – A 77 year old woman was injured and transported to a hospital Monday evening after her pickup truck overturned into a ditch near a rural intersection in Cerro Gordo County, prompting
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-11-03T16:26:19.650Z
Mason City, IA – A 77 year old woman was injured and transported to a hospital Monday evening after her pickup truck overturned into a ditch near a rural intersection in Cerro Gordo County, prompting a response from sheriff's deputies and multiple emergency agencies.
According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded at approximately 5:51 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, to a report of a vehicle in a ditch near the intersection of 230th Street and Thrush Avenue, outside Mason City.
When deputies arrived, they discovered a gray 2023 Ford F 150 resting on its passenger side in the ditch.
Authorities identified the driver as 77 year old Ellen Montgomery, who was reportedly trapped inside the overturned vehicle.
Deputies successfully extracted Montgomery from the pickup before emergency medical personnel assisted in moving her from the ditch into an ambulance.
Montgomery sustained injuries during the collision and was transported to MercyOne hospital by Mason City Fire Medics for medical evaluation and treatment.
Officials did not immediately disclose the extent of her injuries or provide an update on her condition.
The crash prompted assistance from several emergency response agencies, including the Mason City Fire Department and Nora Springs Fire Department.
Action Towing also responded to assist with the vehicle.
Investigators have not yet determined what caused the pickup to leave the roadway and overturn.
The Sheriff's Office confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.
No additional vehicles were identified as being involved in the collision, and authorities did not announce any citations or charges in the initial report.
The incident highlights the dangers associated with rural roadway crashes, where vehicles can leave the pavement and overturn into roadside ditches.
Motorists traveling rural roads around Mason City are encouraged to remain attentive, particularly during evening hours when visibility can become limited.
Further details may be released as the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office continues its investigation.