ONE INJURED IN RIVERSIDE ACCIDENT

A SIOUX CITY WOMAN WAS HOSPITALIZED AFTER A ONE VEHICLE ACCIDENT NEAR THE I-29 ON RAMP AT RIVERSIDE BOULEVARD MONDAY MORNING.

CITY POLICE SAY 26 YEAR OLD KRYSTAL BIRD WAS TAKEN TO MERCY MEDICAL CENTER AFTER SHE LOST CONTROL OF HER CAR ATTEMPTING TO TURN ONTO THE NORTHBOUND RAMP, WHICH IS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION.

BIRD WAS CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE POLICE REPORT INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. THE CRASH OCCURRED AROUND 7:15AM.