On Friday, July 12, at 12:03 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 60, two miles south of Alton.
According to the Sheriff’s Office report, Madison Borden, age 25, of Sanborn was driving a 2005 Buick Terraza northbound on Highway 60 when she lost control, entered the median, and rolled. The vehicle started on fire and Borden was extricated from the vehicle by other motorists.
The Buick sustained approximately $5,000 in damage.
Borden was transported by the Orange City Ambulance to the Orange City Area Health System for treatment of injuries and then was tranferred to Sioux Falls according to a family member.
The report stated that alcohol is suspected to be a factor and the accident remains under investigation.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Orange City Fire Department, Alton Fire Department, Orange City Ambulance and Orange City Police Department.