The Lee County Sheriff’s Department reports a two vehicle crash that occurred September 7 at about 5:45 pm. Deputies were dispatched to 320th and Mississippi River Road. Stephen Benner of Montrose was driving a pickup east on 320th following a semi, driven by Jeff Berg of Colfax, Iowa. Gravel dust obstructed his view and he didn’t see the semi stop at a stop sign. The pickup hit the semi from behind causing major damage to the pickup. Benner received minor injuries and was taken to the hospital by private vehicle.
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