Sheldon, IA – Marvella Falkena Injured in Collision at Crossroads Dr & Park St

Sheldon, IA (June 22, 2021) – On Friday, June 18, there were confirmed injuries in the aftermath of a two-car crash in the Sheldon area. 

The Sheldon Police Department reported that the accident occurred that afternoon at around 2 p.m. Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Crossroads Drive and Park Street near the Sheldon Bomgaars store. Local sources revealed that 79-year-old Marvella Joy Falkena of Hospers was driving a 2016 Honda Pilot traveling south on Crossroads Drive when she entered the intersection after stopping at the stop sign. 

As entered the crossing, she was hit by a 2019 Kia Sorrento operated by 33-year-old Paige Marie Graves of Paulina. Graves told authorities she was unable to avoid the collision. Falkena and a 12-year-old passenger in the Kia were transported to Sanford Sheldon Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. 

An ongoing investigation into the accident is underway. 

Our prayers are with Marvella Joy Falkena, the injured victim, and their families at this time. We send our warmest wishes for a speedy recovery.

Intersection Accidents in Iowa

Recent research suggests that intersections are becoming increasingly deadly over time. Despite the fact that crossroads constitute only a tiny proportion of the country’s highways, the Federal Highway Administration estimates that 2.5 million car accidents occur at crossroads each year in the United States. Nearly half of all injury accidents and one-quarter of all traffic deaths occur at junctions. Left turns are thought to be involved in 22% of all recorded car accidents in the state.

After being injured in a car accident, you should contact an experienced Iowa personal injury lawyer for help with your claim. This is typically the only way to ensure that you obtain the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries. Over the last 40 years, the Lombardi Law Firm has assisted in the filing or settlement of hundreds of claims and cases, and we have a proven track record of getting our clients the maximum money. If you have been wrongfully injured on the road, we will take up your case to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve. It all starts with a free consultation with one of our attorneys.

Because we are not your typical law practice, our Sheldon personal injury attorneys do not accept every case that comes their way. To protect our clients, we only take on the most serious situations with the most severe injuries. Because we are selective, we can spend more time engaging with our clients and ensuring that their legal rights are properly safeguarded, which you will quickly realize is a significant advantage when dealing with a huge insurance firm. We think that performing serious work for serious clients is important if you have been hurt in an auto accident in Iowa, and we’ve helped clients collect millions of dollars in the past.

Call us right now at 515-222-1110 to speak with a skilled attorney about your case if you have been unfairly harmed due to the carelessness of another person.

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Disclaimers: The information in this post should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. Always seek medical attention if you have been injured in an accident. This post is not a solicitation for business. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident.