(East of Humboldt, IA) – A single-vehicle accident in northern Iowa’s Humboldt County, Wednesday afternoon, claimed the life of the vehicle’s driver. According to the Iowa State Patrol, an SUV was traveling east on Highway 3 at around 1:10-p.m., when for reasons unknown, the 2020 Ford Edge crossed the center-line of the road. The driver over-corrected, sending the SUV into a ditch, where it struck a driveway and rolled over a few times before coming to rest.

The driver – who  was wearing their seat belt – died from their injuries. Their name was being withheld pending notification of family, and had not been released as of early this (Thursday) morning.

The State Patrol was assisted at the crash scene by Humboldt Fire Department and Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.