The Audubon County Sheriff’s Department filed numerous charges against a Carroll man, following an investigation into a crash early Monday morning, north of Elk Horn. Officials say 21-year old Cody Lee Petersen was charged with Failure to Maintain Control, Open Container, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Authorities say Petersen was traveling north on Highway 173 at around 7-a.m., Monday, when the Chevy Cobalt he was driving went out of control.

The car went off the roadway to the right, crossed 280th Street and entered the right ditch before hitting a pine tree and a fence. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $1,500. Petersen failed to report the accident and left the scene. He was later arrested and brought to the Audubon County Jail. Petersen appeared before the judge this (Tuesday) morning, pled guilty to the charges, and was fined.