Crime & Safety
Cerro Gordo County, IA: 70-Year-Old Woman Injured After Pickup Hits SUV Oct 16
Rockwell, IA — A 70 year old woman was transported to a northern Iowa hospital following a two vehicle crash Friday evening in Cerro Gordo County after a pickup truck reportedly failed to yield at an
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-19T14:38:30.228Z
Rockwell, IA — A 70 year old woman was transported to a northern Iowa hospital following a two vehicle crash Friday evening in Cerro Gordo County after a pickup truck reportedly failed to yield at an intersection.
According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff 's Office, emergency responders were dispatched to Partridge Avenue and 150th Street near Rockwell at approximately 6:08 p.m. Oct. 16 following reports of a collision involving injuries and airbag deployment.
Authorities identified the drivers as Daniel Phillip Bolz, 56, of Mason City, and Collette Christine Lorentzen, 70, of Clear Lake.
Pickup Truck Strikes SUV at Intersection
Investigators reported that Bolz was traveling southbound on Partridge Avenue in a white 2026 RAM 3500 pickup truck.
At the same time, Lorentzen was traveling eastbound on 150th Street in a blue 2022 Nissan Rogue.
According to the Sheriff's Office, Lorentzen proceeded through a stop sign and failed to yield the right of way. Her SUV was subsequently struck broadside by Bolz's pickup.
The collision prompted a response from multiple emergency agencies across the Mason City and Rockwell area.
Woman Transported to North Iowa Hospital
Bolz was released from the crash scene with suspected minor injuries, authorities reported.
Lorentzen was transported by ambulance to MercyOne North Iowa for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision.
Officials did not disclose the severity of her injuries or provide an updated medical condition in the release.
Responding agencies included Cerro Gordo County sheriff's deputies, Rockwell Swaledale Fire EMS, Mason City Fire EMS and the Rockwell Police Department .
Lake Towing also assisted at the scene.
The Sheriff's Office confirmed that the crash remains under investigation. No citations or criminal charges were announced in the initial release.
Motorists traveling through rural intersections are reminded to remain alert to posted stop signs and approaching traffic.