Arnolds Park, IA (Northwestiowa.com) — An early morning car and pedestrian accident Wednesday sent an Arizona man to a Sioux Falls hospital.

30-year-old Tyler Chaffin of Surprise, Arizona was attempting to cross the intersection of Highway 71 and Broadway Street in Arnolds Park around 1 in the morning. He was struck in the crosswalk by 22-year-old Kiah Ritzer of Spirit Lake – who was charged with failure to yield.

Chaffin was taken by Lakes Regional Ambulance to the hospital in Spirit Lake with incapacitating injuries and air-lifted to Avera McKennan.

Arnolds Park Police were assisted by Milford Police, and the Arnolds Park / Okoboji Fire and Rescue Department.