A 22-year old man from Clarinda was injured during a single-vehicle accident Saturday night. The Page County Sheriff’s Office says Christian Lyle Lauritsen was driving a 2002 Jeep Cherokee eastbound on 190th Street, about one-quarter of a mile north of Clarinda, when he failed to maintain control as his SUV entered a curve going onto Q Avenue.

The vehicle then crossed the median before striking a stop sign and hitting the embankment. The SUV went airborne and rolled, coming to rest on its wheels after striking an E911 sign. The accident happened at around 11-p.m.

Lauritsen was transported to the Clarinda Regional Hospital by Clarinda Ambulance for undisclosed injuries.  He was cited for Failure to maintain control and Failure to maintain or use safety belt. A passenger in the vehicle, 22-year old Luke Gage Strong, was cited for Failure to maintain or use safety belt. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $5000.00. Damage to the signs owned by Page County is estimated at $400.00.