Weather blamed for crash on U.S. 52 North

Support Decorah News in its pursuit of the truth about the recent two-vehicle accident on U.S. 52 North. Your donations will enable us to delve beyond the basic headlines for the full story. Every contribution counts toward helping us bring you in-depth coverage and analysis. Donate today to contribute to accurate and comprehensive reporting. Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office recently reported on a collision between two vehicles on U.S. 52 North. Taking place in snowy and icy conditions on a Tuesday, January 20, the incident involved a vehicle losing control and striking the bridge wall before coming to a halt. Patricia Carey, a 67-year-old Decorah resident, was driving the second vehicle and managed to apply her brakes in time to avoid the disabled vehicle. Unfortunately, Sherry Johnson, a 74-year-old from Mabel, Minnesota, who was driving behind Carey, was unable to stop in time and ended up rear-ending Carey's car. Luckily, Carey, who was close to her destination, was able to continue driving after the accident, while Johnson's vehicle had to be towed by Don's Towing. Stay informed about such local events by subscribing to the free DecorahNews.com newsletter for exclusive news updates and valuable insights delivered straight to your inbox.