Fatality Accident on Feb. 7, 2025 - 25SC03446
Jeremy McClure
Released Feb. 8, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. - On Feb. 7, 2025 at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Sioux City Police Department and Sioux City Fire & Rescue respond to the 3200 block of Transit Ave. for a report of a vehicle striking a utility police and catching fire.
Based on the preliminary investigation, a 1999 Chevy Blazer was traveling east bound on Transit Ave. at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control and struck a utility pole in the 3200 block. On impact, the vehicle caught fire and was fully engulfed when first responders arrived.
The vehicle was being operated by an adult male from Sioux City. He was the only occupant and was deceased on scene.
The name of the victim is not being released at this time and the incident remains under investigation.