Clear Lake, IA – An 85-year-old Clear Lake man suffered minor injuries Thursday afternoon after his Jeep went off the road near 235th Street and Dogwood Avenue, according to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the single-vehicle crash happened around 2:40 p.m. on October 22, 2025, when Gustav Erickson of Clear Lake was driving his 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport southbound on Dogwood Avenue and lost control, sending the vehicle into a ditch.
According to deputies, Erickson sustained minor injuries and was transported to MercyOne in Mason City by private vehicle. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the cause of the accident. No citations or charges have been announced as of Thursday evening.
Residents traveling near Dogwood Avenue and 235th Street are advised to drive with caution as weather and road conditions may vary in the area.
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