Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — A Minnesota man was charged with multiple violations following a two-vehicle accident in Clay County about 1 o’clock Friday afternoon.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department says 40 year old Joshua Fry of Lakefield, Minnesota attempted to pass 57 year old Amy Vermulm of Emmetsburg on Highway 18 at 320th Avenue near Dickens. They were both East bound and the Fry vehicle struck the Vermulm vehicle causing her to lose control.

Sobriety tests were administered at the scene. Fry was charged with 3rd offense OWI, also driving without a valid license, and unsafe passing.