One Vehicle Accident at Roundabout Near Lancaster

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one vehicle accident at the roundabout on Highway 35/61/81 near Lancaster on Wednesday. 62 year old Randall Eilderts of Ackley, Iowa was south bound on Highway 61 in a Freightliner Semi, hauling an empty grain trailer. Eilderts was unable to see the roundabout due to the heavy rain as he approached from the north end. As Eilderts realized he was approaching the roundabout, he unsuccessfully attempted to slow his rig. Eilderts struck the curb, causing his truck to momentarily go partially airborne. Eilderts’ rig continued forward, striking the center grass mound of the roundabout. Eilderts rig then jackknifed to the west side of the roundabout, traveling over an embankment, and striking a light pole before coming to a rest. Eilderts was uninjured in the crash and his tractor trailer had moderate damage. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Lancaster Fire Department and B&M Auto, Tire, and Towing of Bloomington.