On 12/28/2016 at 6:53 a.m. the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate a one vehicle accident in the 4300 block of 360th Street. Upon investigation it was determined that a 2008 Chevy Impala driven by Cristian Jose Granados and registered to Martha Laura Martinez of Lincoln, Nebraska was travelling westbound on 360th Street when Granados lost control of the Chevy in the roadway and entered the north ditch. The Chevy continued through the ditch until striking a snow drift which caused the Chevy to roll onto its top. The Chevy came to rest on its top. Damage to the Chevy is estimated at $8,000.00. There were no injuries reported on scene. Granados was cited for Failure to have Valid License and Failure to Maintain Control, both simple misdemeanors. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Emmetsburg Police Department and Palo Alto County Ambulance Service.
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