A one vehicle accident in Jones County over the weekend left one person dead and one person injured. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the incident occurred around 12:30 Saturday night on County Road E16 at Military Road. Sergeant Helton determined that the vehicle, traveling eastbound on E16, lost control while navigating the left hand curve. The vehicle left the roadway to the right and rolled, coming to rest on its top facing southwest. One of those involved died at the scene. Authorities have transported them to the State Medical Examiner. Another was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids. The names of those involved are being withheld pending notification. The State Patrol was assisted by the Monticello Police/Fire/EMS, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office and Anamosa EMS.
