Sioux Center, SD (October 28, 2024) – A two-vehicle collision occurred on Saturday morning, October 26, resulting in injuries to one individual. The accident took place around 9:45 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 75 and Highway 10, approximately three miles south of Sioux Center.
According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Melkisidek Lyongola from Tea, SD, was driving east on Highway 10 when he entered the intersection. His 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix collided with a southbound 2005 Ford Explorer, which was driven by 76-year-old Melvin Gary Mellema of Maurice.
Emergency responders from Sioux Center Ambulance arrived promptly at the scene and transported Lyongola to Sioux Center Health for medical evaluation and treatment. Following the accident, Lyongola was cited for failure to obey a stop sign and yield the right of way.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident, and we wish a swift recovery for the injured party.
Car Accidents in South Dakota
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