On 5-27-17 at 7:59am, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a report reference to a one vehicle accident in the 4300-blk of 360St.
Following an investigation, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office determined that Cory James Peterson (31) of Spencer was driving a 1996 Ford F150, east bound in the 4300-blk of 360 St, when he lost control. Peterson traveled to the south shoulder, fishtailed to the north shoulder and then back to the south side of the road, rolling over and coming to rest on its wheels in the south ditch.
Peterson’s vehicle sustained $4,500.00 damage and no injureis were reported.
Peterson was arrested for OWI (2nd) and transported to the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office, where he was placed in jail awaiting an intial appearance before a magistrate judge
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