Elgin, IA – A single-vehicle crash Monday evening in Fayette County left a car heavily damaged but the driver uninjured, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched around 6:30 p.m. Monday after a 9-1-1 call reported a crash in the 19000 block of Cedar Road in Elgin, located in Fayette County in northeast Iowa.
Authorities said deputies arrived to find that Joshua Allen Chamberlain, 40, of Aurora, Iowa, had been traveling northbound when he lost control of his vehicle, a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, and left the roadway. The car entered the east ditch, sustaining significant damage.
Despite the severity of the crash, officials confirmed that Chamberlain was not injured. The vehicle, however, was declared a total loss at the scene.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Elgin EMS and Elgin Fire Department, who responded to ensure the scene was safe and to check for potential injuries or hazards. No other vehicles were involved, and no road closures were reported as a result of the incident.
Cedar Road is a rural route commonly used by local residents, and authorities are reminding drivers to use caution, particularly during evening hours when visibility can be reduced and road conditions can change quickly.
No citations or charges were announced in connection with the crash as of Monday night.
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